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Being able to find relevant and appropriate material on a topic is important at every level of study and research – whether it is finding articles for a tutorial or conducting a thorough piece of research for a dissertation or thesis.
How you undertake a particular literature search will depend on the nature of the research, the subject you are researching and your personal preferences. However, broadly speaking, there are some stages you should consider when undertaking a literature search.
These include:
After finding material you need to