Enhance the productivity and strength of your research with the use of detailed literature searches.

You will learn to:

• Identify relevant databases for your research.
• Develop a strategy to refine the scope of your search.
• Manage and keep track of your selected sources.

Some of the strategies covered in this session include the use of Boolean operators and referencing management systems. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, share your learning, and network with other students.

Meet the Consultant, Dr Fabiana Fausto McCracken

Dr Fabiana Fausto McCracken is a Researcher Development Consultant at the Graduate School. Fabiana has supported students in the development of their linguistic, academic, and research skills for over twenty years.

Previously, she was the manager of the Academic English and Pre-Sessional English Programmes at INTO QUB and worked as a research assistant in educational projects in Brazil and Northern Ireland.  Fabiana completed a PhD in English from Queen’s University Belfast in 2014 and holds a Level 7 qualification in Leadership and Management.