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Need to know
1. How information works
2. Understanding sources of information

A. Preparing
A1. Understand the question
A2. Identify main concepts
A3. Compile a list of keywords
A4. Develop a search strategy
A5. Where to start looking for information
A6. Keep a record

B. Searching
B1. Searching the Library catalogue
B2. Searching databases
B3. Searching the Internet
B4. Evaluating information
B5. Strategies for refining a search
B6. Locating resources

C. Presenting
C1. Referencing resources
C2. Copyright, plagiarism and fair use
C3. Assignments and assessment
C4. EndNote and MS Word

A. Preparing

Where to start?
Getting started with your research can be daunting, but once you learn about a systematic approach to research you will know how to find relevant and quality information in a variety of formats and as a result save time and receive better marks for your effort!

A1. Understand the question
A2. Identify main concepts
A3. Compile a list of keywords
A4. Develop a search strategy
A5. Where to start looking for information
A6. Keep a record

Quiz 02: Concepts and keywords

Activity 03: Planning a search strategy

When you finish this part of our tutorial, you should be able to:

• Understand the importance of asking questions.
• Identify the main ideas or concepts in an assignment.
• ‘Brainstorm’ and develop a list of keywords.
• See how those main ideas relate to a search strategy.