This page will get you started finding resources and writing your Essay. You can choose from three choices of questions given to you. You only need to answer one of the questions using current literature and your textbook. You should use a range of quality sources to support the argument that you are presenting in your essay.
Start by identifying the concepts (main ideas) from your assignment topic prior to searching. Then consider alternative words for each.
Break down the question
As your topic might have multiple questions, you should perform a search for each sub-question. Use the common concepts plus one or more question-specific concepts.
For the example 'What are the Prenatal care models for women who live in a rural area?'
First, identify the concepts common to the main question.
Key concepts |
Alternative concepts |
prenatal care |
antenatal care, midwifery care |
care models |
models of care |
rural area |
remote, outer regional |
Next, use AND and OR to combine your keywords
Line 1 | prenatal care OR antenatal care OR midwifery care |
Connector | AND |
Line 2 |
care models OR models of care |
Connector | AND |
Line 3 | rural area OR remote OR outer regional |
Finally, add truncation and phrase symbols. This will help you save time and get relevant results.
For example
With truncation/phrases
Line 1 | "prenatal care" OR "antenatal care" OR "midwi* care" |
Connector | AND |
Line 2 |
"care model*" OR "model* of care" |
Connector | AND |
Line 3 | "rural area*" OR remote* OR "outer regional*" |
The Library Collection can be a useful starting point in locating quality information.
Use the Library Collection to find:
Learn to use the Library Collection by working through the interactive tutorial below.
Emcare
Searching in Emcare is different to searching in the Library Catalogue.
1. Type your first concept and alternative words into the search box.
2. Untick the box labeled Map to Subject Heading.
3. Select Search.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for your next concepts.
5. Tick the boxes next to each of your concept lines.
6. Select Combine with AND.
7. Scroll down to see your results.
Use this tutorial to learn how to search the Emcare database |
More useful databases:
You should critically evaluate all resources found to determine their appropriateness for your assignment. The video below explains more.
View the Student Engagement Unit's Study Help website for help writing your assignment, or to make an appointment with SEU staff.
You must appropriately cite (‘acknowledge’) all references used in your assignment to avoid plagiarism.
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