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Proximity searching (Web of Science)

This short video will show you how proximity searching works in Web of Science. Part of the tutorial Developing a Search Strategy.

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Proximity searching (Scopus)

This short video will show you how proximity searching works in Scopus. Part of the tutorial Developing a Search Strategy.

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Using Discover Our Archives

Last reviewed: July 2022 Review due: Summer 2023 Discover Our Archives allows you to search the archival collections held by the University of Sheffield, including the Library Special…

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Using JSTOR

Last reviewed: summer 2022 Review due: summer 2023 JSTOR is an academic database containing resources from many disciplines, including extensive coverage of arts and humanities and social sciences…

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mySkills - your record of skills & personal development

What is mySkills?The mySkills portfolio is an innovative new way for you to assess, record, build and reflect on your own skills profile. Your profile and record of personal development will be…

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Using AM Explorer

Last reviewed: July 2022 Review due: Summer 2023AM Explorer is the Adam Matthew platform providing access to resources for research in humanities and the social sciences. AM Explorer…

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Using Nexis

Last reviewed: May 2023 Review due: summer 2024 Nexis is a database that provides news content from a range of sources. Use Nexis to find news content from UK national and regional newspapers,…

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Using Naxos Music Library

Last reviewed: July 2022 Review due: Summer 2023 Naxos Music Library is the world’s largest online classical music library. Use NML to find and stream tracks from thousands of albums,…

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Using RILM Abstracts of Music Literature via EBSCO

Last reviewed: July 2022 Review due: Summer 2023RILM Abstracts of Music Literature is a comprehensive database of publications covering all areas of music scholarship. Use RILM Abstracts to…

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Using ProQuest One Literature

Last reviewed: July 2022 Review due: Summer 2023 ProQuest One Literature is a comprehensive literature database that provides access to full text journals, historic criticism, doctoral…

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Why Reference?

Last reviewed: September 2022 Review due: Summer 2023 Referencing means acknowledging the work of others when developing your own perspective and it is an important part of any work you…

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Using British Standards Online (BSOL)

Last reviewed: January 2023 Review due: Summer 2023 British Standards Online (BSOL) is a platform for finding and accessing full text British standards. You can also use BSOL to discover…

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Using Gale Primary Sources

Last reviewed: summer 2022 Review due: summer 2023 Gale Primary Sources is an Arts and Humanities database that searches across a range of primary sources. Use Gale Primary Sources to discover…

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Using Google Scholar

Last reviewed: Summer 2022 Review due: Summer 2023 Google Scholar is a search engine specifically designed for discovering academic materials. Use Google Scholar to discover articles,…

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Dissertation Writing Essentials

This lecture session looks at the initial stages of preparing for a large-scale dissertation project. It will focus on some established ways to develop a topic and plan that will allow you to produce…

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Library Student Associates on embedding Information and Digital Literacy (IDL) as part of a Programme Level Approach

Library Student Associates on embedding Information and Digital Literacy (IDL) as part of a Programme Level Approach. The University Library’s information and digital literacy (IDL) offer now…

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