Planning your search
There are better ways of doing research for your assignment than copying and pasting your assignment question into Google.
The Library Hub is your one-stop-shop for research! By using the Library, you have access to high-quality, scholarly books, journal articles and other resources that you can use in your next assignment.
Before you start searching for information, here are a few tips:
- Learn to manage your time effectively - this will help you to get organised and achieve your goals.
- It is important to make sure you understand your assignment question as this will help you develop a search strategy to help you to find relevant results.
- Remember to sleep!
Using & Identifying Keywords
Once you have understood the topic, it is time to identify the keywords and phrases that are most important. Keywords are simple words and phrases that describe information. Your keywords should capture the main concepts of the topic. It will be these keywords that you will using in your search.
When compiling your list of keywords, also consider the following variations:
Acronyms / Abbreviations e.g. ADHD, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Alternative Spellings e.g. colour, color
Alternative Terms e.g. Bible, Scripture, Gospels
Plurals / Alternative Endings e.g. environment, environmental
Visit the Library Hub Searching page for search techniques.