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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)
Assignment questions typically consist of numerous subtopics, making it difficult to research all of them simultaneously. A best practice is to break down the question into manageable subtopics and conduct individual searches for each one. |
We have created an example assignment topic below to demonstrate how to identify concepts in your research question.
Discuss the significance of using reflective practice as an approach to enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing. |
The main concepts:
Key concepts | Alternative terms |
Reflective practice |
Reflectivity, Self-reflection, Introspection, self-analysis, introspection, self-examination, self-questioning, self-scrutiny |
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander | Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, First Nations, First Peoples, First Australians |
Health and wellbeing |
well-being, quality of life, life quality, hrqol |
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.
("Reflective practice" OR reflectivity OR introspection) AND (Aboriginal OR "Torres Strait Islander") AND (Wellbeing OR well-being) |
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Here is a search from the Library Collection using the example search strategy in the above table.
("Reflective practice" OR reflectivity OR introspection) AND (Aboriginal OR "Torres Strait Islander") AND (Wellbeing OR well-being) |
(Reflectivity OR Reflective practice OR Self-reflection OR self-analysis OR introspection OR self-examination OR self-questioning OR self-scrutiny OR Introspection) AND (Aboriginal OR “Torres Strait Islander” OR “First Nations” OR “First Peoples” OR “First Australians”) AND (Wellbeing OR well-being OR "quality of life" OR "life quality" OR hrqol) |
Reflectivity OR Self-reflection OR self-analysis OR introspection OR self-examination OR self-questioning OR self-scrutiny OR Introspection AND Aboriginal OR “Torres Strait Islander” OR “First Nations” OR “First Peoples” OR “First Australians” AND wellbeing OR well-being OR "quality of life" OR "life quality" OR hrqol |
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).