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CREATIVE WRITING: Search Skills

Search Skills for Creative Writing students


Need help with searching? Browse our user guides and short training videos for guidance on getting started and advancing your search skills.

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Quick search in OneSearch

OneSearch is a great place to start your research. It searches the Libraries' book, eBook and journal collections, as well as many other records.

This video will show you how to do a quick search.

For help with other tools, such as the library catalogue, eBooks and more, please see the video tutorials on the Library Services website.

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Building a detailed search

OneSearch Advanced

OneSearch is a great tool for finding research but with so much available it can sometimes be hard to find exactly what you need. Advanced searching can really help focus your search. The techniques in this video can be used in all databases.