Improve your library research skills with this 5 step process.
Define
Make sure you understand your assignment requirements.- Find your assignment requirements on Canvas
- Do your background reading: know your required readings
- Get an overview of your subject: Online encyclopedias and dictionaries
Plan
Develop a strategy to help you get better search results.- Get to know your subject terminology: read some tips for searching the library
- Get to know your sources: understand your reading list
- Contact us on how to use the Library
Find
Search the Library, our databases and the internet to find in-depth information.- Search the Library
- Link to information in your subject: Subject Guides
- Search our databases
- Learn how to search for journal articles
- Search other library catalogues by using LibraryNet OPAC
Evaluate
Evaluate your information sources for relevance and reliability.- See Internet searching
Reference
Ask your tutor which referencing style you should use in your assignment.- Find out more about referencing and plagiarism
- Keep track of your sources with EndNote
- Drop in to a library workshop to learn more