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Finding and using information
Finding and using information
In this section:
Research a topic
- a six step action checklist
Google and beyond
- how to use search engines including Google and Google Scholar effectively, and why you need to go beyond Google
Choosing and combining search terms
Citation searching
Evaluate search results
Evaluate databases & search engines
Keep up to date
- advice on how to keep up to date with a topic
Information literacy skills
- finding, evaluating and using information effectively and ethically
Library jargon buster
- help with deciphering library and literature jargon
Referencing and using EndNote referencing software
Journal title abbreviations
Plagiarism: information and advice for students
Copyright: information and advice for students
Guides to writing
Related links:
Search tools and catalogues
Find books on a subject
Find journal articles on a subject
EndNote advice and support
- a bibliographic software package or website which allows you to manage your literature references
Internet Detective
- an online Internet skills tutorial, including how to evaluate websites, and how to avoid plagiarism
Information literacy: video tutorials
- videos tutorials on:
Introduction to Library Services
Understanding references on your reading list - a guide to the various reference types on your reading list
Using the Library Catalogue - tutorials about using the Library Catalogue
Using MetaLib - three tutorials about using our MetaLib resource gateway
Finding legal cases (law reports) - a guide to finding legal cases online and in print
Accessing electronic library resources
International students - how to find study skills materials
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