How to search
Finding quality information is a challenge. These pages help you to:
- Ask the right questions
- Think about places to search to find the information to answer your question
- Check the information you find is accurate, up to date and not someone’s opinion
You can also request help from your local NHSScotland Library Service.
What, Where and Quality Assure
Define your question
- What do you want to achieve?
- Planning your search
- Tips for searching (Knowledge Network, databases, the internet)
Decide where you will search
- Selecting your source (evidence, research, people)
- Keeping up to date
- Using Google
Define key terms and concepts
- Using Google
- Combining terms
- Boolean operators
- Filters, truncation and wildcards
- Searching databases
