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Planning your search is key to getting the most out of your search results. The following generic video will help you get started.
Video Length: (2 min 26 sec)
We have created an example assignment topic below to demonstrate how to identify concepts in your research question.
Discuss the significance of cultural competency in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. |
The main concepts:
Key concepts | Alternative terms |
cultural competency | cultural inclusion, cultural diversity, ethnic inclusiveness |
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander | First Nations, First Peoples, First Australians, Aboriginal Australians, Torres Strait Islander people |
Once you have identified your keywords and found alternative keywords, you need to connect these to put your search together.
Use the following connectors below to indicate how you want the tool to search for your keywords:
Remember to use "quotation marks" to keep phrases together.
Find below an example search using the terms listed in the table above.
(“cultural competency” OR “cultural inclusion” OR “cultural diversity” OR “ethnic inclusiveness”) AND (Aboriginal OR “Torres Strait Islander” OR “First Nations” OR “First Peoples” OR “First Australians”) |
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Here is a search from the Library Collection using the concepts outlined in the example research question above.
(Aboriginal OR "Torres Strait Islander) AND "cultural competency" |
("cultural competency" OR "cultural inclusion" OR "cultural diversity" OR "ethnic inclusiveness" AND (Aboriginal OR "Torres Strait Islander" OR "First Nations" OR "First Peoples" OR "First Australians") AND ("social work" OR human services") |
Aboriginal OR "Torres Strait Islander" AND "cultural competency" |
Your journal entry should include a reflective element. If you're not familiar with reflective writing, the video and resources below may assist you to understand what is required (video length: 2 min 15 sec).