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 Research Cycle – 5 Stages  Online Searching Tips  Searching the Library Catalogue  Accessing eBooks  Searching Library Databases  Searching the Web  Evaluating your Information  Referencing your Information © Central Institute of Technology 2015

1. Analyse question or topic Research Cycle: 5 Stages 2. Identify keywords & search terms Write Final Essay/Report 4. Evaluate your information 5. Reference your information 3. Search for & find information © Central Institute of Technology

With increasing rates of obesity in children should junk food advertising be banned? Keywords: obesity; children; junk food; advertising Alternative terms: overweight; kids; fast food; marketing

 How is it to be presented – essay or report format, class presentation?  What are the assessment requirements – how many words? When is it due?  How many and what type of resources are to be used?  How current does the information need to be? © Central Institute of Technology 2015

 To search for a phrase use quotation marks (e.g. “junk food” “fast food”)  Use truncation where appropriate (e.g. advertise? = advertise, advertisers, advertisement)  Link terms with AND -limits the search (e.g. obesity AND children)  Link terms with OR - broadens the search (e.g. advertising OR marketing) © Central Institute of Technology 2015

 Use your keywords (or alternative terms) to search the Library Catalogue for factual, in- depth information from books and DVDs.  When searching the catalogue remember to limit your search to Perth campus.  Note the location details and the status of any items of interest. © Central Institute of Technology 20158

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© Central Institute of Technology 2015 Basic Search using the Library Catalogue Using phrase searching, plus AND

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© Central Institute of Technology 2015 Searching Databases Using phrase searching, plus AND

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 Use Google Advanced Search to get better results by targeting your searches.  Examine the URL to determine the reliability of the site, e.g. generally.edu or.gov sites are more reliable.  For Australian sites - use.au © Central Institute of Technology

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Ask yourself these questions… √ Is the information correct? √ Is the information reliable? (who is the author/sponsor?) √ Is the information current? √ Is the information free from bias? (is it trying to persuade?) √ Is it what I need? © Central Institute of Technology 2014 Evaluate your Information 33

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 Research Cycle – 5 Stages (analyse, identify, search, evaluate, reference)  Online Searching Tips (phrase, truncation, and, or)  Searching the Library Catalogue (books to borrow)  Accessing eBooks (books to read online)  Searching Databases (Australian & NZ Reference Centre)  Searching the Web (Google Advanced Search)  Evaluating your Information (5 questions to ask)  Referencing your Information (using APA style) © Central Institute of Technology 2015