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Connecting Research Questions to Databases: Understanding the Role of Knowledge Organization in Search Strategy Design
This intensive session is designed for those looking to systematically advance their database search skills, particularly in the social sciences. It will provide a big picture understanding of the database searching process and cover the following key areas:
- An introduction to human knowledge organization systems and how they relate to effective search strategies
- Research question frameworks to help translate your topic into searchable terms
- Guidance on incorporating controlled vocabulary (e.g., thesauri) into your searches, with a focus on evidence synthesis projects
- Practical tools and template examples to help you search more efficiently and confidently.
Whether you're new to advanced searching or ready to sharpen your skills, this session will equip you with concepts and resources you can apply immediately.
Pre-requisite: Attendees should have a basic understanding of Boolean Searching (AND, OR, NOT)
Related LibGuide: Evidence Synthesis Service by Evidence Synthesis
- Date:
- Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Presenter:
- Yali Feng, Behavioral Sciences Research Librarian
- Location:
- Grainger Commons, Rooms 233/235 (Map )
- CampusLibraries:
- Engineering
- Audience:
- All are welcome
- Categories:
- Evidence Synthesis
THIS SESSION WILL BE TAUGHT IN-PERSON (Grainger Engineering Library Information Center, Grainger Commons, Rooms 233/235)
- Floor plan for Grainger Engineering Library: Take the elevator or stairs to the second floor
- Google Maps directions to the Grainger Engineering Library
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