Evaluating search results

When evaluating your search results, the first thing to check is whether the publication you found will actually help you answer your research question.

 

 

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Tip!

Don’t start reading right away. Keep searching, as you may find an article that better matches what you’re looking for. Once you have found around seven articles, select the most relevant publication. Avoid spending a lot of time reading an article that ultimately turns out to be irrelevant.

Remember to keep a logbook, where you note how you searched, where you searched, and how many publications you found.