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Conducting a comprehensive literature search
This guide from the University Library at Leeds provides an excellent overview of the steps you will want to follow to develop a comprehensive literature search.
Reading Scientific Articles
- Tips for reading a scientific articleA very good primer on how to read a scientific article (its not as straightforward as you might think!)
- How to read a scientific paperDiscusses the sections of a research article and discusses the value in reading them.
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