Sample Log
Below are two examples of a library search log. Use these ideas to create your own.
| Database | Search Terms | Results | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABI/INFORM | leadership AND personality AND managers; limited to peer reviewed, 2017-present | 17 | term leadership styles used in many articles; possible new search term? |
| PsycINFO | leadership styles AND managers; limited to peer reviewed, 2017-present | 103 | Lots of hits! Maybe narrow it down? |
| Emerald Management | leadership styles AND managers AND women; limited to peer reviewed, 2017-present | 306 | Wow, a lot also including cultural & international issues as well as gender. New direction for my search? |
For a literature review, you'll want to include the dates searched as well. Circle back and re-run the searches as you find new concepts to explore.