About the author Introduction 1 Seeking information - knowing what you''re looking for 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The ''information landscape'' - types of information 1.3 Knowing why you''re searching 1.4 Conclusion 2 Locating information - tracking down sources 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Places to search 2.3 Reading lists 2.

4 Finding books on the library shelves 2.5 Words 2.6 Taking control of your search 2.7 Searching inside 2.8 Conclusion 3 Browsing information - understanding the web 3.1 Introduction 3.2 What is the web? 3.3 Understanding web addresses (URLs) 3.

4 Health and social care websites 3.5 Getting more from Google searching 3.6 Filter bubbles 3.7 Disappearing web-based information 3.8 AI and internet searching 3.9 Conclusion 4 Selecting information - evaluating sources 4.1 Introduction 4.2 B - Bias 4.

3 R - Relevance 4.4 E - Evidence 4.5 A - Author 4.6 D - Date 4.7 Bringing B, R, E, A and D together 4.8 Misinformation, disinformation and fake news 4.9 Triangulation 4.10 Conclusion 5 Navigating information - the anatomy of a research article 5.

1 Introduction 5.2 Types of research article 5.3 The structure of a research article 5.4 Reading the article 5.5 Research hierarchies 5.6 Critical appraisal of research 5.7 Conclusion 6 Organising information - keeping track 6.1 Introduction 6.

2 Storing your own documents 6.3 Storing messages 6.4 Rediscovering sources 6.5 Alerts for new sources 6.6 Conclusion 7 Acknowledging information - citing and referencing 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Why reference? 7.3 Academic integrity 7.

4 Referencing styles 7.5 In-text citations - signposting 7.6 References - providing the detail 7.7 Tips for referencing and citing effectively 7.8 Phantom references 7.9 Citing and referencing AI-generated text and images 7.10 Automating the process 7.11 Conclusion 8 Sifting information - academic databases 8.

1 Introduction 8.2 What are databases? 8.3 Health and social care databases 8.4 Boolean operators 8.5 Using database features 8.6 Citation tracking 8.7 Conclusion 9 Scoping information - planning an advanced literature search 9.1 Introduction 9.

2 Defining the question or topic 9.3 Deciding where to search 9.4 Choosing search terms 9.5 Applying limits to the search 9.6 Other means to identify literature 9.7 Planning a search relating to underserved populations 9.8 Conclusion 10 Exploring information - doing an advanced literature search 10.1 Introduction 10.

2 Entering your search terms 10.3 Screening the results 10.4 Obtaining the literature 10.5 Recording and reporting the search 10.6 Conclusion 11 Sharing information - getting yourself known 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Creating social media content 11.3 Presenting at conferences 11.

4 Student publishing 11.5 Writing for your audience 11.6 Conclusion Glossary References Index.