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http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/your-study/library-and-it-support
BIS1100 Nov 2018
Better than Google

2.
In this workshop we will look at..
• Resources
• Keywords
• Searching
• Evaluating
http://www.powerfulinformation.org/objects/pi/OverloadCartoon2.jpg

3.
Case Study Marking Criteria
The report will be assessed against the following criteria:
• Relevance and accuracy of information, based on factual evidence, and supported by
quantitative data
• Evidence of research and background reading
• Range and quality of references and information sources
• Understanding and application of key module concepts, theories and models
• Depth and thoughtfulness of analysis
• Adherence to report format and structure requirements [including layout and design]
• Simplicity and consistency of design and layout
• Appropriate use of original tables, charts, diagrams and models
• Standard of written English, including spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Correct referencing of all sources cited in the report, in the reference list [using
Harvard]; correct use of in-text referencing

4.
Thinking about resources

5.
Books
What are they:
A written or printed work of fiction or fact.
May be electronic.
Good for:
Clear overview.
Not so good for:
Up to date information.

6.
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.

7.
Newspaper
What are they:
A regular publication containing current events,
informative articles, diverse features and advertising.
May be electronic.
Good for:
Daily information.
Not so good for:
Balanced and well researched information.

8.
Journal
What are they:
A regular publication containing articles on a particular
academic subject.
Presents new research.
Good for:
Latest research, critically reviewed by experts.
Not so good for:
Broad overview of a subject.

9.
Popular (trade) journal
What are they:
A regular publication containing new products plus
information for a business sector.
Good for:
Latest product news.
Not so good for:
Detailed and objective reports.

10.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rossjamesparker/89414788/

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The real thing
• Topic
• What?
• Where?
• Keywords

12.
MyUniHub > MyStudy >MyLibrary

13.
MyLibrary
Library Search
MySubject
Databases
Inter Library Loans

14.
Sign-in to Library Search for full
functionality
Click on ‘Sign-in’,
choose ‘Middlesex
University’ and use
your MyUniHub ID
and password.
Signing-in enables you to access
full text material, check your
library record, request items,
create lists, save searches and
create alerts and export
references to RefWorks.

15.
Library Search
MyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > Library Search
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/Books

16.
Broaden: USA OR America or comput*
Exclude: Apple NOT fruit or -Amazon
Narrow: network AND security
Phrase/exact match: “human computer interaction” or +Ideo or “IDEO”
Academic sources: “project management” +ac or +edu
Get answers: Define: “paper prototyping” or Alan Turing developed*
Streamlining your search
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/Computing/SearchTips

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Not everything is on line/Requesting books
In order to
request the
book click on
the title and
then click on
‘Request’.
All copies of
this book
are on loan.
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/LibraryAccount

18.
Google vs Library Search
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ennuiislife/3450743002/
Google
• Easy to use
• Information bubble
• Search results sponsored
• Any source
• Pay for access
Library Search
• Easy to use
• Finds information
• Search results by relevance
• Quality sources
• Free access

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http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/business/industry
• Business Source Complete (SWOTS)
• Mintel (market info)
• IBIS World (supply chains)
• Passport (market info)
MyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > Databases

20.
Cite Them Right Online
myUniHub > My Study > My Library > Databases > C
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/plagiarismreferencing

21.
Evaluating information

22.
Evaluating information
Imagine you are writing an essay on ‘Network Security’.
Have a look at the 4 items that you have been given and
consider the following:
• Which items are the most relevant to your essay?
• Which items would be no use?
• Which item has the most academic authority?
• Which items might have bias?
• Which item is the most current?

23.
• Authority
• Relevance
• Intent
• Objectivity
• Currency
Evaluating information

24.
myUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > Databases > L
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/Lynda

25.
Find out more
MyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > MySubject > Computing, Maths and Engineering
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing

26.
Need further help?
Your Librarian is:
Vanessa Hill v.hill@mdx.ac.uk
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/Help