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Making a search strategy is an important step in planning research. It will save you time in the long run so make time to think about your existing knowledge as well as sources of information that you can access.
Making a search strategy is an important step in planning research. It will save you time in the long run so make time to think about your existing knowledge as well as sources of information that you can access.
Remember that Google is a popularity contest for websites and NOT an academic source.
You should not use the AI suggestions OR Wikipedia as a source but they might be useful as a jumping off point.. Even though it can give you a brief overview or ideas to get you started, remember that the information might not be correct or verified.
Library Resources
Library Resources
The library holds over 6000 inredible books - a great place to check for the information you need and it's completely FREE!
Remember that the library extends beyond the physical space and provides access to thousands of digital resources like Libby, PressReader, Jstor and more.
Internet Search Tips
Internet Search Tips
Trusted websites
Trusted websites
Where can we find reliable information? Think about news groups, science organisations, etc.
Where can we find reliable information? Think about news groups, science organisations, etc.
Educational sites
Educational sites
Search for educational sites only by using site:edu after search terms.
Search for educational sites only by using site:edu after search terms.
Search engines
Search engines
There is more to life than Google! Try a few different browsers to get new information.
There is more to life than Google! Try a few different browsers to get new information.
Keep referring to your topic
Keep referring to your topic
As you find information, look back at your questions to ensure that your questions are being answered.
As you find information, look back at your questions to ensure that your questions are being answered.
Save your Tabs!
Save your Tabs!
Bookmarking sites that you find useful will make it easier to find them again if you need them.
Take notes as you go along to make sure you can easily find information in case you need to go back to it later.
Include terms
Include terms
Use plus '+' sign to include terms.
Use plus '+' sign to include terms.
Exclude terms
Exclude terms
Use minus '-' sign to exclude terms.
Use minus '-' sign to exclude terms.
Phrase searching
Phrase searching
Search for terms using "speech marks" will include results with that exact phrase.
Search for terms using "speech marks" will include results with that exact phrase.
Truncate your Search
Truncate your Search
Using asterisk will make sure to include related terms
e.g searching "library*" will produce results for library, libraries, librarian.
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