
Unit 5: How can I find information?
Think of a topic in your subject area - perhaps an essay title from later on in the term. Now fill in the boxes below to formulate your keyword search:
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Step 1 - Divide your topic into key concepts: |
Step 2 - For each of the key concepts above think of possible keyword variations: |
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Step 3 - Now put it all together: |
Once you have formulated your key words or key concepts search you can enter them into databases, search engines and the Library Catalogue to retrieve relevant information for your topic.
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