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Choosing key words
Choosing key words
If searching for a school project make sure you have read the task carefully. This will give you clues as to what words to use to search with initially. Choosing good key words for your search can save you a lot of time in the long term so it pays to plan before you search.
Practice identifying keywords with Search Shark part of Digital Passport (beginners)
Practice identifying keywords with Search Shark part of Digital Passport (beginners)
Combining Search Terms
Combining Search Terms
These tips on how to combine search terms and use advanced search techniques will save you time and help you find the information you need.
Search engines and useful search tools beyond Google
Search engines and useful search tools beyond Google
Google might not always be the right tool to use when searching for information online. Find out more below and the tools you can use when Google is letting you down.
Search engines explained really quickly
Search engines explained really quickly
Why you should check lots of resources and sometimes use more than one search engine
Why you should check lots of resources and sometimes use more than one search engine
Search Tools
Search Tools
Aberdeen Grammar Online Resources: here you will find links and information about databases that provide you with access to content not freely available through a simple internet search. The articles section has content that can be useful for essays and dissertations.
Base: a search engine that pulls information from Academic web sources. A useful tool for senior pupils undertaking dissertations.
Directory of Open Access Journal (DOAJ): independent database containing ca. 12000 open access journals covering all areas of science, technology, medicine, social science and humanities.
Dogpile: this search engine returns results from leading search engines including Google and Yahoo!, so you find what you’re looking for faster.
DuckDuckGo: this search engines doesn't track your searches so you will not get results influenced by your previous searches or things you’ve looked at on social media etc. From the drop down menu at the side you can access search shortcuts.
Google Scholar: this is Google's tool for searching for journal articles, theses etc. A useful tool for senior pupils undertaking dissertations.
Slideshare: Allows you to search uploaded presentations on all sorts of topics. Beware anyone can upload content to this.
Books in the library
Books in the library
Spilsbury L. (2015) Tips for better researching. London: Wayland.
Thomas, G. (2019) Find your source. London: Sage Publications Ltd.
Gathering information from people
Gathering information from people
Your teachers will guide you on experiments etc. However the guides below provide tips on good practice.
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