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LEARN Information Literacy Initiative.   Introduction Analyse your assignment Identify needed resources Identify keywords Search the library catalogue Find it on the shelf Search the Web Evaluate and cite your sources
LEARN Information Literacy Initiative.
 5-Step Strategy
  
 Type of Assignment
   
 How Much Info
   
 Point of View
   
 Currency
   
 Particular Type
   
 AUS Info
   
 Media Type
   
 Mag Maze
   
 Need Help?
   
 Quiz
   

QUESTION: Which information media should I use

ANSWER:

Valuable information can be found in a range of media sources. You can find them through your Library catalogue and/or by talking to your Librarian.

Look to books …

  • when you need lots of information on a topic
  • to put your topic into context with other important issues
  • to find historical information

Look to reference works …

 

Look to newspapers …

  • for current local, national, and international events
  • for URLs (Web addresses) linking you to more information

Look to magazines or journals …

  • for reports by professional associations
  • research-in-progress
  • financial analysis
  • case studies and interviews
  • pictures and graphs

 

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Introduction | Analyse your assignment | Identify needed resources | Identify keywords | Search the library catalogue | Find it on the shelf | Search the Web | Evaluate and cite your sources

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