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Developing your assignment topic 
 
You are often required to search for information for a tutorial presentation, essay or project. Searching for information can be as informal as browsing the collection or as complex as doing a search using the latest in technology. The method you choose depends on what you are looking for and how thorough you need to be.

This module will help you to develop the skills to save time by developing a process for searching for information.
 
 
 

In this module you will learn how to 

  • Develop an assignment by identifying key terms and concepts
  • Gather background information to begin discussing the topic
  • Recognise different references on your reading list
  • Locate items held by the library
 
 
  Understanding your topic
Defining key terms
Developing your ideas about the topic
What type and how much information
Identifying a reference
Using the library catalogue
Shelf location numbers explained
Library collections explained 
 

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