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Research Skills 2
This Open Badge is awarded to people who successfully complete module 2 “How to develop a search strategy” e-learning. Complete this e-learning to gain the confidence and skills needed to search published literature online. You will learn tips to help you search more effectively for articles and evidence relevant to your work, study and research.
This Open Badge is awarded to people who successfully complete module 2 “How to develop a search strategy” e-learning.
Module 2 – How to develop a search strategy
By the end of this module you will know how to:
- How to focus your topic
- How to use or/and to combine search terms
- Use frameworks to help break down your question
“How to search the literature effectively” is an e-learning resource developed by Health Education England and adapted by NHS Scotland. It consists of 4 modules for anyone working in Social Services and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete each module.
The Literature Searching modules are freely available to anyone with a Turas Learn account, which is available to all health and care staff in Scotland. If you do not have an account already, please register. This will ensure your learning activity is recorded and you will be able to generate a record of completion.
Complete the eLearning module – “How to develop a search strategy.”
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Submit the certificate of completion, or provide the date when you completed the eLearning module.
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The Knowledge Network for health and social care
The Knowledge Network for health and social care is a digital library designed for thos working within social care in Scotland. Here you will find high-quality materials like eBooks and eJournals to help inform your research and practice.
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