What is a scoping search?

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Scoping searches are brief searches of existing literature, conducted to help you gain an overview of a subject area or research topic. ​Scoping searches are usually used in the early stages of research to:

  • Fill gaps in knowledge
  • Provide context and topic overviews
  • Generate ideas and make connections
  • Provide an overview of existing literature
  • Collect key terms

Scoping searches need not necessarily follow a strict or structured methodology. A wide range of activities, such as browsing Wikipedia pages, Googling definitions, perusing relevant government legislation or revisiting book chapters can all serve as scoping searches.

  • Last Updated Jul 13, 2023
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  • Answered By Lauren Cracknell

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