Effective searching
» Developing a search
strategy
» Searching the library
catalogue
» Finding journal articles and
papers
» Searching the Internet
» Other sources
There has been a dramatic increase in the amount of
research and information available over the last few years.
Technological developments in publishing and libraries have contributed
to the range of resources and tools available to access information.
Undertaking a literature search for a thesis requires an extensive use
of a range of resources, both print and electronic. In order to
find relevant research without drowning in the flood of information, it
is important to develop:
- effective search strategies
- an understanding of the types of information
available
- the skills to use the various research tools
- an appreciation of how to access this information
- the strategies to evaluate the literature
The objective of the Effective searching module of
MyResearch is to assist postgraduate students to develop effective
research strategies and skills and to introduce you to the electronic
and print resources available at the Charles Darwin University Library.
However, due to the complexity and variety of resources
available it is inevitable that you will need assistance in your quest
for relevant research. It is therefore important to meet and develop a
relationship with your Liaison Librarian. "A good librarian can make
all the difference to a search for relevant information" (Hart, 2001).
Contact your Liaison Librarian
for assistance.
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