A helpful guide to finding the right sources
Engineering research can be difficult to navigate. Important evidence is often spread across journals, conference proceedings, patents, standards, and technical reports – not always in the places you expect.
This short guide is designed to help you identify the most relevant sources to search, so you can approach your literature review with more clarity and confidence.
In this guide
- Key engineering databases to include in your search
- When to use general vs specialised sources
- Where to find grey literature and technical evidence
- A simple checklist to help you plan your search
Who it’s for
- Researchers and students working on engineering literature reviews
- Anyone unsure where to start searching
- Librarians supporting engineering projects
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