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Why cross-search?

To use the tutorial please click on the orange buttons or use the 'Prev' or 'Next' links at the top and bottom of the page.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this tutorial you should be able to :

  • Appreciate the limitations of the Internet and Google
  • Understand how bibliographic databases can enhance your search
  • Appreciate that cross-searching will find useful material and sources of useful material

The tutorial should take between 20 and 30 minutes to complete


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