Search alerts

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Learning objectives

This module identifies techniques to ensure that you are informed of new literature and resources in your area of research as it is published. By the end of this module you will:

  • create effective table of content and search alerts to keep you up to date.

Applying the content to your resource log

As you progress through this module, consider, and refer to the requirements of the resource log and apply your learning to each question.

Resource Log

Search alerts (6 marks)

Set up either one journal Table of Contents alert or one keyword search alert and,

  1. provide the name of the journal, or provide the search alert statement, and,
  2. an explanation of why you chose this particular journal or search alert [See Module 5].