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Tools and Strategies |
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REFERENCE
General encyclopedias
Subject encyclopedias
Subject dictionaries
Guides and Handbooks
Atlases
Dictionaries
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The best place to start your search. Help to define terms, clarify the topic, get an overview and get a good base of fact. Provide keywords for further searching. |
Print encyclopedias - look up keywords in the index volume.
Internet encyclopedias and CD Roms - use keyword and phrase searches. Read the 'search tips' available.
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NON-FICTION
Information books
Biography section
Video collection
Maps and charts
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The resources that give you greater depth and more detailed information. |
Library catalogue - use subject term and keyword searches.
Browsing shelves - read the bay and shelf guides.
Book contents pages and indexes - look up keywords.
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PERIODICALS
Newspapers and magazines on Elibrary
Periodicals section
Issues in society
Findarticles.com
Science articles
Internet journals
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Good for current viewpoints, research, debates, issues and recent developments concerning your topic. |
Electronic sources - use keyword and phrase searches.
Print sources - use indexes and use keyword and subject term searches in the Library catalogue.
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INTERNET
Suggested sites on assignments
Weblinks Online
Search engines
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Good for up to the minute coverage of topics. Access to information from government and educational sources worldwide. |
Access to other library catalogues and resources.
Access search engines from the Library web page - use keyword and phrase searching.
Use the search tips available on the Library web page and online.
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