This section will review the steps to take to perform an effective search using databases and other resources.
Step 1: Develop a research question or choose a topic
Step 2: Identify the first step in your research process
Step 3: Develop your search strategy using PICO
Step 4: Brainstorm your search terms or identify terminology that must be included in your search
Step 5: Perform a preliminary search to determine if their is any literature on your topic