Knowing where to search is just as important as knowing how to search. The following video will help you to understand why and when to use different search tools.
Video Length: 2:14
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The Library Collection is a good place to start your search for scholarly material. You can use it to find eBooks, journal articles, reports, videos and more.
Using "Refine my results" menu to refine your search to find exactly what you need.
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Practice using the Library Collection with our interactive tutorial (15.00)
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Databases are online collections of resources including articles, papers, book chapters and reports. Databases have advanced search options, helping to focus your search and find more relevant, scholarly references quickly.
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Google Scholar searches only within academic or scholarly sites, rather than the whole internet. By accessing Google Scholar from within the library website, you will be able to link directly to articles that the library has access to by clicking on the Full-text at UniSA link. Use the Google Scholar link from the Library website for best access to full-text references.
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Practice using Google Scholar with our interactive tutorial (10.00)
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OR when searching databases or the catalogue for case studies, simply type 'case study' into the search bar.
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The Library's News Media Guide provides help searching and evaluating a wide range of Australian and International news media including newspapers, television, radio and media releases. Start your search with:
Access to a wide range of video content through a number of key video databases, including:
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While you are finding references, you need to think about whether they are appropriate to use in your assignment. You may be asked to use Scholarly or Peer Reviewed material to support your arguments.
You should evaluate all resources before including them in your assignment - even if you found them through the Library Collection or Databases.
Video Length: 3:16
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Currency | How current does the information need to be? Do you need to use information published in the last five years or are older, seminal works fine to use? |
Relevance | Does the information found answer your question? Do you understand the content and is it at the right level for your purpose? |
Authority | What are the author's qualifications? Are they linked to a particular organisation such as a university, research institute or government department |
Accuracy | Is evidence given for the research undertaken? Can you verify the information presented by using other sources? Is there a bibliography or references given? |
Purpose | Is it trying to communicate research, persuade you or sell you something? It is expressing an opinion, or is it balanced and objective? |
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