This guide equips you with tools and strategies to fully explore the scholarly conversation around your dissertation topic.
When your searches start returning the same sources—no matter how you adjust your terms—you are approaching saturation. That is when you know the key authors, core theories, landmark studies, and emerging debates. This guide can help you get there.
Use the tabs on the left to explore different methods for exhausting the literature surrounding your dissertation topic.
If you have questions, please contact a librarian; we are always happy to help!