Learn to use professional databases
Understand and skillfully use relevant academic databases, such as webofscience, Scopus, Google Academic, PubMed, etc. These databases usually have powerful retrieval functions, which can help you find the documents you need quickly.
Master retrieval skills
Learn to use advanced retrieval techniques such as keywORds AND Boolean operators (and, or, NOT) to narrow the search scope and improve the retrieval efficiency.
Understand the document classification system
Familiar with the classification system of various academic journals, such as SCI, EI, ISTP, etc. In order to locate the required document more accurately.
Learn to use reference relation.
Understand how to use citation relationship to find relevant literature, so as to improve the depth and breadth of retrieval.
Multi-angle retrieval
Try to search from different angles or keywords to get more comprehensive related literature.
A summary of conventional reading literature
Reading the literature review in the field and understanding the research hotspots and trends will help to improve the pertinence of literature retrieval.
Establish personal knowledge base
Sort out and classify the found documents for future reference and citation.
Attend training and seminars
Participate in training courses and seminars in related fields, communicate with peers and learn the latest retrieval methods and skills.
Practice more
Do more literature retrieval exercises, practice makes perfect, and improve the retrieval speed and accuracy.
Keep the industry dynamic
Research the latest progress and research results in the field, update your knowledge system in time, and improve the pertinence of literature retrieval.