Pages covering specific skills in more depth:
Doing a literature review in health and social care : a practical guide by 
How to Read a Paper by 
How to Use Your Reading in Your Essays by A quick overview of the process of searching for evidence for health students.
If you are doing a literature review or need to do any other form of structured literature searching, it is essential to have a search strategy. These documents can act as useful templates for your strategy.
This guide is based on the teaching I do for third years. click the hot spots for ideas on how to carry out a successful literature search. Expand to see in more detail.
If you're not used to reading journal articles, this guide may be a useful starting point.