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Dissertation and essay support - library search tools and guides

This list provides key RCN Library tools and guides to help you develop nursing dissertation and essay writing skills. Some resources may only be available to RCN members and RCN programme participants.

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RCN Library search tools and guides

Books, journals and databases
For a dissertation you will need to complete more thorough searches using our range of databases. It is likely that CINAHL will be the most useful database but we have many others that are worth considering. They are particularly useful in searching for journal articles.
Doing your dissertation web page
Explore the guides and resources we have to help you during your dissertation including 1:1 and group literature search training sessions and writing workshops.
How to undertake a literature search
Undertaking a literature search can be a daunting prospect. By breaking the exercise down into smaller steps, you can make the process more manageable. This interactive guide will help you complete the task from identifying key concepts to choosing databases for your search and saving your results and search strategy.
Literature searching video tutorials
You can find our full range of video tutorials here. These offer guidance on using our website and searching for online journals.
Study skills reading list
This reading list provides useful guides to developing your writing and studying skills and includes dyslexia and accessibility resources.
RCN Library: Referencing tools and training
We offer RCN members support with the use of ZoteroBib a free, easy to use, online referencing tool. Find out more here.