Planning

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• Planning Selecting Search Concepts
• Louise Wann
• Assistant Librarian

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Introduction

• Following this session you will be able to
• Plan your search topic/question
• Identify search concepts and synonyms

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Why plan??

• Stanley H. JuddA good plan is like a road map
  it shows the final destination and usually the
  best way to get there.
• URL http//www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/h/hs
  tanleyj158587.html
• Accessed 15/08/07

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Planning your search Why its so important

• Helps you consider your query what exactly do
  you want to find out?
• Narrows the search reduces information
  overload!
• More precise searching greater relevance of
  results!

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Formulating your topic Get focussed!

• Focus your search - Be specific!
• MEDLINE Database
• Gestational diabetes 103639
• Gestational diabetes in ethnic minorities 82

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Identifying Search Concepts

• Some concepts have synonyms
  e.g. baby, infant, newborn
• Some concepts could be unique
• e.g. maternity ward

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And now your turn!

• In groups of 2-3
• Think of as many concepts as possible that would
  help retrieve your photograph
• Make a note of them
• Feedback!