# Introduction

This module is intended for students who have just started their university studies and are searching for scholarly literature for the first time.

In this module, you will learn:

- From topic to research question: how do you do that?

- From research question to search query: how do you do that?

- How can you search effectively in scientific literature databases?

- How do you select, from the list of search results, the publications that are relevant to you?

- How do you use literature correctly in your essay or paper?

The module takes about 60 minutes.

Would you like to take a break while working through the e-learning module and continue later? Then make sure to note where you left off, as the system will not save your progress.

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