This document discusses different types of resources for research and their appropriate uses: - Books provide background information and inspiration but may be outdated. Web pages have very current information but lack accuracy and reliability. Academic journals present latest expert-reviewed research but not broad overviews. Trade publications and magazines focus on current industry information but lack objectivity. Physical objects inspire ideas through sensory experience but provide little context or facts. The document encourages seeking help from librarians for finding academic resources.

1. Getting started: resources
http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/your-study/library-and-it-support
BA/BSc Product Design
Oct 2017

2. In this workshop we will look at..
• What we have
• Why we have them
• What to use and when
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3. Thinking about resources

4. Books
What are they:
A written or printed work of fiction or fact.
May be electronic.
Good for:
Background information and inspiration.
Not so good for:
Up to date information.

5. Web page
What are they:
An information resource which can be easily created by
anyone on any topic.
Electronic.
Good for:
Very up to date information.
Not so good for:
Accurate and reliable information.

6. Academic Journal
What are they:
A regular publication containing articles on a particular
academic subject. Presents new research.
Maybe electronic.
Good for:
Latest research, critically reviewed
by experts.
Not so good for:
Broad overview of a subject.

7. Trade Journal or Magazine
What are they:
A regular publication containing news, jobs, products,
events and advertising.
Aimed at a profession, business sector or interest.
Good for:
Focussed up-to-date information.
Not so good for:
Detailed and objective reports.

8. Objects
What are they:
A material thing that can be seen and handled.
Good for:
Inspiration, ideas and sensory experience.
Not so good for:
Detailed information, context
and facts.

9. Find out more
MyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > MySubject > Art and Design
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/PDDE

10. Other collections

11. Materials Room
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/specialcolls

12. Coming up……
•Academic resources to find information

13. Need further help?
Your Librarian is:
Vanessa Hill v.hill@mdx.ac.uk
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/pdde/Help