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Computerized systems have not only taken much of the drudgery out of literature searches, but have also made them faster and more efficient. Computerization of indexes and abstracts enables you to search by any meaningful word in the article title, journal title, author’s name, designated key words, and sometimes an abstract. The principles of organized literature searching apply whether your search is computerized or noncomputerized, but online searching is faster, more comprehensive, and more fun.
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Hewitt, P. (1991). Taming the Literature. In: Troidl, H., et al. Principles and Practice of Research. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-0371-8_7
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