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Connecting Research Questions to Databases: Understanding the Role of Knowledge Organization in Search Strategy Design Online

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:: Friday, October 3, 2025
Time:: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Time Zone:: Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Presenter:: Yali Feng, Behavioral Sciences Research Librarian
Online:: This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Audience:: All are welcome
Categories:: Evidence Synthesis

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