This document provides information on research skills for a computing course. It discusses developing effective search strategies, evaluating information quality and relevance, and using quality resources to support projects. Key resources covered include library databases, Summon, journal articles, Google Scholar, and Zetoc Alerts for staying up-to-date. Referencing software like RefWorks and plagiarism guides are also mentioned. The document emphasizes evaluating information sources based on authority, relevance, objectivity, and currency to ensure high-quality research.
This document provides an overview of resources available for research at Middlesex University. It discusses databases, journals, reference management tools, and other sources available through the university library. Key resources highlighted include Summon, journal databases, Web of Science, Google Scholar, RefWorks, and assistance available from subject librarians. Criteria for evaluating information such as authority, relevance, objectivity and currency are also outlined.
This document provides an overview of resources for researching and writing academic papers. It discusses searching the library database and online sources, evaluating information, developing search strategies using keywords, and tools for citing references such as Cite Them Right Online and IEEE style guidelines. The document emphasizes that the library database provides a better quality of sources than Google and contains specialized databases, journals, and resources for subjects like engineering standards. It also describes how to request items not available in the library collection through interlibrary loans.
This document provides information about resources for research and evaluating sources. It discusses different types of resources like books, websites, newspapers, journals and trade publications. It explains what each resource type is good for and not as good for. The document also discusses how to search the university's Summon discovery tool and keywords. It provides tips on evaluating information sources based on their authority, relevance, intent, objectivity and currency. Help resources from the university library are also mentioned.
This document provides resources and guidance for research available through Middlesex University libraries. It outlines databases, tools, and services for accessing and evaluating information, including Summon, journal databases, citation tools, reference management, and guides for searching, referencing, and evaluating sources. Help is available from the subject librarian, including workshops covering resources, effective searching, referencing, and evaluating information.
This document provides tips and resources for conducting effective searches to find information for academic projects. It discusses keywords, search tips, and databases. It encourages the reader to explore beyond just Google by using library resources and guides. It also provides guidance on evaluating sources based on currency, authority, and verifiability. Contact information is provided for getting additional research help.
This document provides guidance and resources for students to find reliable information for coursework assignments. It outlines search tips and library databases that can be used to research topics like social identity, fake news, and environmental issues. The document recommends evaluating information based on authority, relevance, intent, objectivity, and currency. It directs students to subject library guides and librarian support for help in navigating resources and evaluating information.
This document provides an overview of resources and information for research, including search strategies, evaluating sources, and referencing. It discusses library databases for research, such as IEEE Xplore and Web of Science, and summarizes tips for effective searching. Guidelines are presented for literature reviews, managing references using RefWorks, and evaluating information quality. Contact information is included for librarian assistance.
The document provides an overview of the library resources, services, and support available to MSc Robotics students at Middlesex University. It describes how to access and use the library search, databases, reference management tools, inter-library loans, and subject guides. Tips are provided on developing effective search strategies, managing search results, and getting help from librarians.
This document provides an overview of resources available for research at Middlesex University. It discusses databases, journals, reference management tools, and other sources available through the university library. Key resources highlighted include Summon, journal databases, Web of Science, Google Scholar, RefWorks, and assistance available from subject librarians. Criteria for evaluating information such as authority, relevance, objectivity and currency are also outlined.
This document provides an overview of resources for researching and writing academic papers. It discusses searching the library database and online sources, evaluating information, developing search strategies using keywords, and tools for citing references such as Cite Them Right Online and IEEE style guidelines. The document emphasizes that the library database provides a better quality of sources than Google and contains specialized databases, journals, and resources for subjects like engineering standards. It also describes how to request items not available in the library collection through interlibrary loans.
This document provides information about resources for research and evaluating sources. It discusses different types of resources like books, websites, newspapers, journals and trade publications. It explains what each resource type is good for and not as good for. The document also discusses how to search the university's Summon discovery tool and keywords. It provides tips on evaluating information sources based on their authority, relevance, intent, objectivity and currency. Help resources from the university library are also mentioned.
This document provides resources and guidance for research available through Middlesex University libraries. It outlines databases, tools, and services for accessing and evaluating information, including Summon, journal databases, citation tools, reference management, and guides for searching, referencing, and evaluating sources. Help is available from the subject librarian, including workshops covering resources, effective searching, referencing, and evaluating information.
This document provides tips and resources for conducting effective searches to find information for academic projects. It discusses keywords, search tips, and databases. It encourages the reader to explore beyond just Google by using library resources and guides. It also provides guidance on evaluating sources based on currency, authority, and verifiability. Contact information is provided for getting additional research help.
This document provides guidance and resources for students to find reliable information for coursework assignments. It outlines search tips and library databases that can be used to research topics like social identity, fake news, and environmental issues. The document recommends evaluating information based on authority, relevance, intent, objectivity, and currency. It directs students to subject library guides and librarian support for help in navigating resources and evaluating information.
This document provides an overview of resources and information for research, including search strategies, evaluating sources, and referencing. It discusses library databases for research, such as IEEE Xplore and Web of Science, and summarizes tips for effective searching. Guidelines are presented for literature reviews, managing references using RefWorks, and evaluating information quality. Contact information is included for librarian assistance.
The document provides an overview of the library resources, services, and support available to MSc Robotics students at Middlesex University. It describes how to access and use the library search, databases, reference management tools, inter-library loans, and subject guides. Tips are provided on developing effective search strategies, managing search results, and getting help from librarians.
This document provides information and guidance on finding and evaluating information for academic research. It introduces several library resources available at the university such as Summon, which allows users to search all print and electronic materials, and Google Scholar, a tool for finding scholarly literature. It emphasizes exploring the resources provided and not relying solely on Google. The document also outlines techniques for searching databases more effectively using operators and limits. Finally, it discusses important criteria for evaluating information sources, including authority, relevance, intent, objectivity, and currency.
This document provides information about research skills and resources for students at Middlesex University. It outlines tools for searching like Summon, a discovery service that searches all library print and electronic resources. It also discusses evaluating information sources and creating references in Harvard style. Contact and library guide details are given for subject librarian Vanessa Hill for further help with research.
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This document provides information on conducting literature searches and reviews for sports rehabilitation. It discusses search strategies, evaluating sources, systematic reviews, and tools for managing references. Key steps in conducting a literature review are outlined, including framing a question, identifying relevant literature, assessing quality, summarizing evidence, and interpreting findings. Search techniques like using Boolean operators and PICO/PEO frameworks are also covered. Resources for searching literature and managing references such as databases, RefWorks, and library guides are provided.
This document provides an overview of information skills and resources for research. It discusses developing keywords and search strategies, evaluating sources, and tools for research like the library database, Google Scholar, inter-library loans, and citation management software. Library resources like databases, subject guides, and assistance from librarians are emphasized as important aids in the research process.
BEng Product Design 1st year Session 2 Oct 2021EISLibrarian
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This document provides an overview of different sources of information and inspiration for product design students, including books, journals, magazines, trade journals, objects, websites, and library resources. It discusses the purpose and strengths of each information source, and provides guidance on evaluating online information and using library search tools and subject guides to find relevant materials.
This document provides guidance on finding and evaluating good information for coursework. It discusses searching the library database using keywords, accessing library search from the university homepage, signing into library search, and creating references. It also covers evaluating information sources based on authority, relevance, intent, objectivity and currency. Students are instructed to search for a peer-reviewed journal article on specific topics and add the reference to a Padlet. Additional resources covered include subject guides, LinkedIn Learning, and contacting a subject librarian for help.
This document provides guidance on referencing sources for academic work using the Harvard referencing style. It begins by outlining why referencing is important, such as giving credit to authors and allowing readers to locate sources. It then defines citations and references, explaining that citations appear within a text and reference lists appear at the end. Examples are given for citing sources in-text and formatting reference list entries for different source types, including books, journal articles, websites, and more. Tips are provided, such as using the university's library search and Cite Them Right Online tools to correctly format references. The document concludes by listing contact information for a librarian who can provide additional referencing help.
This document provides tips and resources for conducting effective online searches to support creativity and design. It discusses using keywords, broadening searches with symbols like asterisks, using quotation marks for phrases, excluding words, finding related sites, limiting to specific domains, and evaluating website URLs. Tips are given for choosing words carefully and how word order can impact results. Examples show how to search for copyright-free images and find inspiration. Contact information is provided for getting additional research help.
This document provides an overview of resources for researching and evaluating information beyond Google. It discusses developing effective search strategies using keywords and databases. It also covers topics like referencing, evaluating sources, and presentation skills. The document recommends resources like the library website, databases, and LinkedIn Learning to help students improve their research and evaluation abilities.
The document provides guidance on finding good quality information for a job sectors coursework project. It outlines searching techniques like using specific search terms, domains, and tools to refine searches. Key tips are given on evaluating sources based on their authority, relevance, intent, objectivity, and currency. Students are then instructed to search for something to use in their coursework and be prepared to present their findings to the class.
This document provides information about resources and skills for research at Middlesex University. It discusses search strategies, obtaining and evaluating information, referencing, and literature reviews. It also describes various library databases, citation management tools, and other resources available through the university library. Tips are provided on refining searches, managing search results, and evaluating information sources. Contact information is included for librarian assistance.
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.
This document provides resources and guidance for students on conducting research for their studies. It introduces university library services and databases for locating trustworthy sources. It emphasizes evaluating information critically by considering the author and publication. Databases like Summon, ACM Digital Library, and IEEE Xplore are recommended for accessing peer-reviewed articles and standards. Help is available from subject librarians and guides on skills like referencing, interlibrary loans, and avoiding plagiarism.
This document provides an overview of library resources for a workshop on researching and referencing. It discusses databases, books, journals, and other sources; searching techniques like keywords; evaluating information; and creating references using the Harvard and Cite Them Right styles. The document also outlines marking criteria for a literature review assignment and directs students to guides on the university library website for additional help.
This document provides an overview of resources for finding research evidence including databases, evaluating sources, developing search strategies, and managing references. It introduces tools for searching journal articles and citations, and locating materials not available in the library. Tips are provided on refining searches, evaluating information quality and relevance, and avoiding plagiarism. Contact information is available for librarian assistance on research topics within computing, maths, and engineering.
This document provides an overview of library resources available at Middlesex University. It discusses searching the library catalog and databases, evaluating information sources, and comparing library searches to Google searches. Key resources highlighted include the library catalog, subject guides, databases for journals, standards and more. Tips are provided for searching databases effectively and saving references. The importance of evaluating information sources based on authority, relevance, objectivity and currency is also emphasized.
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This document provides guidance on effective search strategies for research. It discusses developing keywords that capture a topic at different levels of specificity. Tips are offered for using keywords, phrases, synonyms, and related terms to broaden or narrow searches. Advanced search techniques like including, excluding, and defining terms are covered. Sources for copyright-free images are also provided, along with information on attribution and creative commons licensing. The goal is to help students optimize searches and find reliable information for their academic work.
This document provides an overview of resources and information for conducting research, including searching strategies, evaluating sources, and managing references. It discusses searching library databases and other sources to find relevant information, evaluating results for authority and relevance. Tools for citing sources like Cite Them Right Online and managing references with RefWorks are also introduced. Contact information is provided for getting further help from a subject librarian.
This document provides an overview of resources and strategies for conducting research at Middlesex University. It discusses how to develop effective search strategies, evaluate information quality, manage references, search databases and journal articles, conduct citation searches, and avoid plagiarism. Key resources mentioned include Summon, RefWorks, IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, and Cite Them Right Online. The document emphasizes developing search skills and knowing how to evaluate different sources of information.
The document provides tips for effectively searching the internet and evaluating online information. It discusses using search engines like Google but notes their limitations in providing unreliable or manipulated results. Alternative search techniques for search engines are presented, including using quotation marks for phrases, broadening searches with asterisks, and excluding terms. The document also introduces the library database Google Scholar and Library Search for accessing scholarly articles and resources through the university, emphasizing the need to critically evaluate any information found online.
This document provides information on research skills for a course on privacy and security. It discusses developing an effective search strategy, evaluating information sources, and using quality resources that are relevant to one's project. It also outlines criteria for coursework, including the ability to identify issues, consider opposing views, assess sources, and produce quality references. Resources covered include library databases, Summon, journal articles, Google Scholar, and tools for managing references. The document aims to help students conduct effective research and evaluate information sources.
This document provides information on developing effective research skills. It discusses developing search strategies, critically evaluating information sources, and using quality resources like peer-reviewed journal articles. It introduces several library databases for finding relevant and up-to-date sources, and teaches how to manage references and citations to avoid plagiarism using RefWorks. The document also provides guidance on continuing research and professional development after university.
This document provides information and guidance on finding and evaluating information for academic research. It introduces several library resources available at the university such as Summon, which allows users to search all print and electronic materials, and Google Scholar, a tool for finding scholarly literature. It emphasizes exploring the resources provided and not relying solely on Google. The document also outlines techniques for searching databases more effectively using operators and limits. Finally, it discusses important criteria for evaluating information sources, including authority, relevance, intent, objectivity, and currency.
This document provides information about research skills and resources for students at Middlesex University. It outlines tools for searching like Summon, a discovery service that searches all library print and electronic resources. It also discusses evaluating information sources and creating references in Harvard style. Contact and library guide details are given for subject librarian Vanessa Hill for further help with research.
PG Literature searching and reviews Nov 2021EISLibrarian
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This document provides information on conducting literature searches and reviews for sports rehabilitation. It discusses search strategies, evaluating sources, systematic reviews, and tools for managing references. Key steps in conducting a literature review are outlined, including framing a question, identifying relevant literature, assessing quality, summarizing evidence, and interpreting findings. Search techniques like using Boolean operators and PICO/PEO frameworks are also covered. Resources for searching literature and managing references such as databases, RefWorks, and library guides are provided.
This document provides an overview of information skills and resources for research. It discusses developing keywords and search strategies, evaluating sources, and tools for research like the library database, Google Scholar, inter-library loans, and citation management software. Library resources like databases, subject guides, and assistance from librarians are emphasized as important aids in the research process.
BEng Product Design 1st year Session 2 Oct 2021EISLibrarian
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This document provides an overview of different sources of information and inspiration for product design students, including books, journals, magazines, trade journals, objects, websites, and library resources. It discusses the purpose and strengths of each information source, and provides guidance on evaluating online information and using library search tools and subject guides to find relevant materials.
This document provides guidance on finding and evaluating good information for coursework. It discusses searching the library database using keywords, accessing library search from the university homepage, signing into library search, and creating references. It also covers evaluating information sources based on authority, relevance, intent, objectivity and currency. Students are instructed to search for a peer-reviewed journal article on specific topics and add the reference to a Padlet. Additional resources covered include subject guides, LinkedIn Learning, and contacting a subject librarian for help.
This document provides guidance on referencing sources for academic work using the Harvard referencing style. It begins by outlining why referencing is important, such as giving credit to authors and allowing readers to locate sources. It then defines citations and references, explaining that citations appear within a text and reference lists appear at the end. Examples are given for citing sources in-text and formatting reference list entries for different source types, including books, journal articles, websites, and more. Tips are provided, such as using the university's library search and Cite Them Right Online tools to correctly format references. The document concludes by listing contact information for a librarian who can provide additional referencing help.
This document provides tips and resources for conducting effective online searches to support creativity and design. It discusses using keywords, broadening searches with symbols like asterisks, using quotation marks for phrases, excluding words, finding related sites, limiting to specific domains, and evaluating website URLs. Tips are given for choosing words carefully and how word order can impact results. Examples show how to search for copyright-free images and find inspiration. Contact information is provided for getting additional research help.
This document provides an overview of resources for researching and evaluating information beyond Google. It discusses developing effective search strategies using keywords and databases. It also covers topics like referencing, evaluating sources, and presentation skills. The document recommends resources like the library website, databases, and LinkedIn Learning to help students improve their research and evaluation abilities.
The document provides guidance on finding good quality information for a job sectors coursework project. It outlines searching techniques like using specific search terms, domains, and tools to refine searches. Key tips are given on evaluating sources based on their authority, relevance, intent, objectivity, and currency. Students are then instructed to search for something to use in their coursework and be prepared to present their findings to the class.
This document provides information about resources and skills for research at Middlesex University. It discusses search strategies, obtaining and evaluating information, referencing, and literature reviews. It also describes various library databases, citation management tools, and other resources available through the university library. Tips are provided on refining searches, managing search results, and evaluating information sources. Contact information is included for librarian assistance.
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.
This document provides resources and guidance for students on conducting research for their studies. It introduces university library services and databases for locating trustworthy sources. It emphasizes evaluating information critically by considering the author and publication. Databases like Summon, ACM Digital Library, and IEEE Xplore are recommended for accessing peer-reviewed articles and standards. Help is available from subject librarians and guides on skills like referencing, interlibrary loans, and avoiding plagiarism.
This document provides an overview of library resources for a workshop on researching and referencing. It discusses databases, books, journals, and other sources; searching techniques like keywords; evaluating information; and creating references using the Harvard and Cite Them Right styles. The document also outlines marking criteria for a literature review assignment and directs students to guides on the university library website for additional help.
This document provides an overview of resources for finding research evidence including databases, evaluating sources, developing search strategies, and managing references. It introduces tools for searching journal articles and citations, and locating materials not available in the library. Tips are provided on refining searches, evaluating information quality and relevance, and avoiding plagiarism. Contact information is available for librarian assistance on research topics within computing, maths, and engineering.
This document provides an overview of library resources available at Middlesex University. It discusses searching the library catalog and databases, evaluating information sources, and comparing library searches to Google searches. Key resources highlighted include the library catalog, subject guides, databases for journals, standards and more. Tips are provided for searching databases effectively and saving references. The importance of evaluating information sources based on authority, relevance, objectivity and currency is also emphasized.
BEng Product Design 1st years session 1 Oct 2021EISLibrarian
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This document provides guidance on effective search strategies for research. It discusses developing keywords that capture a topic at different levels of specificity. Tips are offered for using keywords, phrases, synonyms, and related terms to broaden or narrow searches. Advanced search techniques like including, excluding, and defining terms are covered. Sources for copyright-free images are also provided, along with information on attribution and creative commons licensing. The goal is to help students optimize searches and find reliable information for their academic work.
This document provides an overview of resources and information for conducting research, including searching strategies, evaluating sources, and managing references. It discusses searching library databases and other sources to find relevant information, evaluating results for authority and relevance. Tools for citing sources like Cite Them Right Online and managing references with RefWorks are also introduced. Contact information is provided for getting further help from a subject librarian.
This document provides an overview of resources and strategies for conducting research at Middlesex University. It discusses how to develop effective search strategies, evaluate information quality, manage references, search databases and journal articles, conduct citation searches, and avoid plagiarism. Key resources mentioned include Summon, RefWorks, IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, and Cite Them Right Online. The document emphasizes developing search skills and knowing how to evaluate different sources of information.
The document provides tips for effectively searching the internet and evaluating online information. It discusses using search engines like Google but notes their limitations in providing unreliable or manipulated results. Alternative search techniques for search engines are presented, including using quotation marks for phrases, broadening searches with asterisks, and excluding terms. The document also introduces the library database Google Scholar and Library Search for accessing scholarly articles and resources through the university, emphasizing the need to critically evaluate any information found online.
This document provides information on research skills for a course on privacy and security. It discusses developing an effective search strategy, evaluating information sources, and using quality resources that are relevant to one's project. It also outlines criteria for coursework, including the ability to identify issues, consider opposing views, assess sources, and produce quality references. Resources covered include library databases, Summon, journal articles, Google Scholar, and tools for managing references. The document aims to help students conduct effective research and evaluate information sources.
This document provides information on developing effective research skills. It discusses developing search strategies, critically evaluating information sources, and using quality resources like peer-reviewed journal articles. It introduces several library databases for finding relevant and up-to-date sources, and teaches how to manage references and citations to avoid plagiarism using RefWorks. The document also provides guidance on continuing research and professional development after university.
This document provides guidance on developing effective research skills for academic projects. It outlines how to formulate a search strategy using relevant keywords and databases. It emphasizes evaluating information sources for quality, authority, relevance and objectivity. Referencing sources properly is also discussed. Students are directed to library resources that can help with conducting research, citing sources, and staying up to date in their field after graduation.
This document provides information and guidance on research skills for students. It discusses developing an effective search strategy, evaluating information quality and relevance, and using appropriate referencing. Key resources for research are described, including library databases for articles, books, and standards. Criteria for evaluating information sources include authority, relevance, objectivity, and currency. Tips are provided for refining searches, accessing full texts, and using inter-library loans. Students are directed to subject library guides and contacts for further research help.
This document provides information on developing research skills for a computing project. It discusses developing an effective search strategy, evaluating information sources for quality and relevance, and using appropriate referencing. Key resources for research are identified, such as journal databases, interlibrary loans, and citation management tools. Evaluation criteria are outlined, like considering the authority, relevance, objectivity and currency of sources. Tips are provided on refining searches, accessing full-text articles, and getting help from the subject librarian.
This document provides resources and guidance for research at Middlesex University. It outlines tools for accessing information like Summon, RefWorks and journal databases. It discusses effective search techniques including keywords and citation searching. Evaluating information by authority, relevance and objectivity is also covered. Help is available from the university librarian.
This document provides information on research skills for students. It discusses developing an effective search strategy, evaluating information quality and relevance, and using appropriate resources. Key resources covered include the library subject guides, Summon discovery tool, journal databases, and help available from librarians. The document emphasizes finding high quality, up-to-date information and properly referencing sources to avoid plagiarism.
This document provides an overview of resources and strategies for finding quality research evidence. It discusses developing effective search strategies, evaluating information, managing references, and keeping up-to-date in one's subject area. Key resources mentioned include the library search tool Summon, subject-specific journal databases, citation searching in Web of Science, and guidance on the library's computing guide for additional help.
This document provides an overview of resources and techniques for conducting research, including how to develop an effective search strategy, evaluate information quality and relevance, manage references, and keep up-to-date in your subject area. It discusses keyword searching, databases for articles, citation searching, referencing tools, and evaluating information sources. Help is available from library subject guides and from the librarian.
This document provides an overview of resources and strategies for conducting research, including: how to develop an effective search strategy using keywords and databases; how to evaluate sources for quality and relevance; and how to manage references. It discusses tools for searching library databases, journal articles, and other sources. Tips are also provided for citation searching, keeping up-to-date in one's field, and getting help from a subject librarian.
This document provides information on developing effective research skills for coursework projects. It discusses developing search strategies, evaluating information sources, and properly referencing sources to avoid plagiarism. Key topics covered include choosing relevant search terms and databases, assessing the authority, objectivity and currency of sources, and accessing additional resources through inter-library loans or other libraries. Evaluating information for quality, relevance and intended purpose is emphasized. The document also provides guidance on continuing research skills and staying up-to-date after graduating through professional associations and online communities.
This document provides an overview of resources and strategies for conducting research, including: how to develop an effective search strategy using keywords and databases; how to evaluate sources for quality and relevance; and how to manage references. It discusses Summon, journal databases, citation searching in Web of Science, and keeping up-to-date using tools like Zetoc Alert, TicToc and Google Alerts. Guidance is also given on evaluating information, inter-library loans, and getting help from subject librarians.
This document discusses skills for research such as developing an effective search strategy, evaluating information quality and relevance, and using appropriate resources. It covers choosing relevant keywords, searching databases and journal articles, and evaluating sources. Guidelines are provided for a coursework assignment on privacy and security including identifying issues, citing opposing views and sources, and assessing topics. Contact information is given for getting additional research help.
This document provides an overview of resources for research and information skills. It discusses evaluating information sources and accessing library resources such as databases, journal articles, and citation management tools. The document also addresses preparing literature searches, streamlining searches, and finding subject guides and help from librarians. Resources covered include the library catalog, databases like ACM Digital Library, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and citation management software like Cite Them Right Online. Tips are provided for life after university including accessing academic information, using other libraries, and keeping up to date in one's field.
This document provides information and resources for students on finding and evaluating research evidence for their projects. It discusses developing effective search strategies, available resources like library databases and Summon, evaluating information quality and relevance, managing references, and criteria for project marking like originality and critical analysis. Databases like ACM Digital Library, IEEE Xplore and Science Direct provide up-to-date journal articles. Citation searching in Web of Science allows finding related work. Referencing software like RefWorks and Cite Them Right help manage references. Library staff can help via inter-library loans if materials are not available.
This document provides resources and guidance for researching computing topics at Middlesex University. It outlines the workshop topics which include available resources, effective searching, evaluating information, and referencing. It then lists the marking guidelines for assessments. The rest of the document describes various library databases, tools for citation searching, managing references, and evaluating information sources. It also provides contact information for librarian assistance.
This document provides an overview of skills and resources for research projects. It discusses developing an effective search strategy, evaluating information quality and relevance, using appropriate keywords, databases and sources. The document also addresses referencing, finding additional help, and staying connected to resources after graduation.
This document provides information on how to conduct effective research for a university course. It outlines resources available at the university library, including Summon for searching multiple databases, subject-specific journal databases, and tools for evaluating and citing sources. Key strategies covered include developing search terms, refining searches, citing previous research, and registering as a distance learner to access additional resources. Guidance is given on evaluating information sources and managing references, with links to subject guides and help from library staff.
This document provides an overview of resources and strategies for finding research evidence. It discusses developing search strategies, evaluating information quality, managing references, searching databases and journals, citation searching, and getting help from librarians. Key resources mentioned include Summon, journal databases, Web of Knowledge, library subject guides, reading lists, and bibliographic management software. Criteria for evaluating information include authority, relevance, objectivity, and currency.
This document provides an overview of resources and strategies for finding research evidence. It discusses developing effective search strategies, evaluating information quality, managing references, and using library databases, journal articles, and citation searching. Resources covered include Summon, journal databases, British Standards Online, Web of Science, and referencing guides. The document emphasizes developing search skills, evaluating information, and getting help from librarians.
This document provides an overview of the library resources, services, and support available to BIMM students at Middlesex University. It describes how to access and use the library search to find books, articles, and other materials. It also outlines specialized databases, journal databases, citation searching on Web of Science, standards on British Standards Online, interlibrary loans, and reference management using RefWorks. Tips on developing effective search strategies and managing search results are provided, along with information on assistance resources.
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This document provides instructions for finding dissertations in the Middlesex University Library. It explains how to access the library search through myUniHub and sign in to view full text resources. Users can search for dissertations by keyword, subject, or program. Search results can be refined to show only dissertations. Selecting a dissertation title will display bibliographic information needed to request a physical copy, which can only be used within the library. The repository also allows searching for PhD dissertations online. Contact information is provided for librarian assistance.
This document provides guidance on conducting research for a dissertation or literature review. It outlines strategies for developing an effective search plan, including defining keywords and search terms. It also reviews resources for obtaining information, such as the library search tools, subject databases, and interlibrary loans. Tips are provided for evaluating search results and referencing sources properly. The marking criteria for dissertations emphasize demonstrating a full understanding of the topic context through a critical analysis and evaluation of prior research.
This document provides instructions for requesting a book from the Middlesex University library. It explains how to search for and find a book using the library catalog, place a request if the book is checked out, receive a notification by email when it is available for pickup, and cancel a request if needed. The process involves signing into the library catalog with university credentials, clicking "request" and "send request", and then finding the book on the shelf or receiving it by post if a distance learner.
This document provides tips for effectively searching the internet and evaluating online information. It discusses using search engines like Google but notes limitations like unreliable information and manipulated search results. Alternative search techniques are presented for broadening searches and finding specific information. Methods for critically evaluating websites and information are outlined. Academic databases and library resources are positioned as alternatives for finding quality sources, and accessing full texts through a university library is described.
This document provides instructions for managing your library account through the university library system. It explains how to view and renew items on loan, see requests and fines, and access a history of previous loans. Users can sign into their library account to check due dates, renew books automatically or manually, and cancel requests. If help is needed, librarians are available via chat or email to assist with accessing full text materials or troubleshooting other issues.
This document provides instructions for exporting references from MathSciNet and importing them into RefWorks. It explains how to search MathSciNet and select references to export, copy the references into Notepad, save the file on your computer, open RefWorks and import the saved file, and optionally edit the references after importing. The summary concludes by providing links for getting further help from librarians.
This document provides an overview of how to use RefWorks to manage citations and create bibliographies while writing academic documents. Key points:
- RefWorks allows users to create citations from their references and generate bibliographies in thousands of citation styles.
- The RefWorks Citation Manager add-in for Word allows users to cite references as they write by inserting citations that are automatically formatted and updating the bibliography.
- To use the Citation Manager, users first add the RefWorks add-in in Word, log into their RefWorks account, select a citation style, and turn on bibliography generation. They can then insert citations into their document from the references displayed.
This document discusses how to edit references in RefWorks. It explains that you need to change the display to "Citation View" to see what information is missing from references. Fields highlighted in blue are "possibly required" and yellow are "required" by the chosen referencing style. You can then click on a reference to open it for editing and add missing details. It also provides other editing options like manually editing fields or getting suggestions to help fill them in.
To upload a PDF into RefWorks, select "Add" and "Upload Document" to find and select the PDF from your computer. RefWorks will create a reference using text from the PDF that can be edited. PDFs can also be dragged directly into RefWorks. If a reference already exists for a PDF, the file can be associated by opening the reference and dragging the PDF onto the side panel. Further help is available by contacting a librarian.
5 RefWorks Organising and Managing your referencesEISLibrarian
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This document provides instructions for organizing and managing references in RefWorks. It describes how to create projects to separate references by research topic or create folders to organize references. References can be moved between folders but will remain in the "All References" folder. New references are initially placed in the "Last Imported" folder. Folders can be shared with other RefWorks users for read-only or editing access. The document also explains how to find and remove duplicate references.
4 RefWorks Exporting references from the InternetEISLibrarian
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To save webpages to RefWorks, users can install the "Save to RefWorks" bookmarklet. This allows them to save references from websites by clicking the bookmarklet button and selecting the text to save. The references will then be added to the Last Imported folder in RefWorks. Additional help is available by contacting subject librarians or chatting online with a librarian.
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This document provides instructions for exporting references from Google Scholar to RefWorks. It explains that Google Scholar needs to be synced with RefWorks by selecting "Settings" and choosing "RefWorks" from the export menu. There are then two ways to export references to RefWorks directly from Google Scholar search results. It also notes that not all results on Google Scholar contain full text, and provides information on how to access full text through the university library.
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This document provides instructions for exporting references from various library resources, including the library search, EBSCO databases, IEEE Xplore, and Science Direct, to the citation management tool RefWorks. It explains how to save references to the Favorites folder in Library Search before exporting, and that exported references will be saved to the Last Imported folder in RefWorks but can then be moved to other folders. The document offers help contacts for any additional questions about using RefWorks.
RefWorks is bibliographic management software that allows users to collect, organize, and share references. It enables users to create in-text citations and bibliographies in written work. To set up an account, users access RefWorks through their university library databases page, create an account using their university email, and activate it by checking for an activation email. Once the brief RefWorks tour is complete, users can start importing references and learn more features through additional guides. Help is available by contacting a subject librarian or using the online chat.
Saracens High School discusses the importance of communication and evaluating information. It notes that communication involves considering different spellings, related topics at different levels of detail, and synonyms. Evaluating information requires assessing the authority, relevance, intent, objectivity, and currency of the source.
EPQ Workshop 4 Searching and recording.pptxEISLibrarian
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The document discusses the importance of recording searches, referencing sources, and streamlining research. It emphasizes keeping track of relevant facts and points from sources to avoid plagiarism and give proper credit. Referencing demonstrates detailed research and allows readers and evaluators to locate original sources. The document provides tips and resources for effective searching of databases, guides, and other library sources to efficiently find newspaper articles and additional materials.
This document discusses library resources for research. It covers searching the library catalog and databases, evaluating information sources, and referencing styles. Key topics include searching for journal articles, creating references in both Harvard and Cite Them Right styles, and assessing the authority and relevance of sources. Interactive exercises guide participants in choosing search keywords and topics, finding peer-reviewed articles, and evaluating information on a subject guide.
This document outlines the agenda and content covered in an EPQ Support Workshop at Copthall School. The workshop covers becoming a critical searcher through evaluating information sources based on relevance, expertise, viewpoint, intended audience, evidence, and date of publication. It teaches searching and recording skills like keeping an annotated bibliography to track research and properly citing sources to avoid plagiarism. The workshop also addresses academic writing skills and accessing library resources for further research support.
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Elevate Your Nonprofit's Online Presence_ A Guide to Effective SEO Strategies...TechSoup
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Whether you're new to SEO or looking to refine your existing strategies, this webinar will provide you with actionable insights and practical tips to elevate your nonprofit's online presence.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
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- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
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-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
CapTechTalks Webinar Slides June 2024 Donovan Wright.pptxCapitolTechU
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Slides from a Capitol Technology University webinar held June 20, 2024. The webinar featured Dr. Donovan Wright, presenting on the Department of Defense Digital Transformation.
2. In this workshop we will look at...
โข Developing an effective search strategy
โข Resources available and how to use themโฆ..now
and in the future
โข Evaluating information for quality and relevance
3. Coursework marking criteria
Privacy and security project (Milestone 1)
Able to identify relevant issues
Awareness of opposing views, arguments and theories
Ability to assess and evaluate issues
Range and quality of references
Evidence of authoritative sources
Presentation and written English
6
6
6
4
3
Total: 25 marks
5. Quality of resources used e.g.
โข Good range of resources
โข Quality sources/expert authors
โข Information is up-to-date
Relevance to project
โข Supports project
Quality of referencing
โข Harvard referencing system correctly used.
Using the right information
6. Find out more
MyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > MySubject > Computing, Maths and Engineering
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/Resources
8. The real thing
BIS3400 coursework:
Literature review essay which will present some of the key
issues in either Privacy or Security, with reference to
ethical, social, professional and legal issues.
โขKeywords
โขAlternative keywords
โขMore specific keywords
โขRelated subjects
13. Journal databases
myUniHub > My Study > My Library > Databases > Computing, Maths and Engineering
โข ACM Digital Library
โข IEEE Xplore
โข Science Direct
14. Summon and journal databases provide:
โข Access to quality information
โข Information not available elsewhere
โข Up-to-date
โข Focussed/specific
โข Full-text access
โข Access on/off campus
15. Google Scholar
http://scholar.google.co.uk/
You may be
able to access
the full-text
here
Refine your
search
results here
Create an
alert for your
search, so
you can
keep up-to-
date with
new
publications
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/Internet
22. Life after Uni
โขAccessing academic information
โขUsing other libraries
โขCareers advice
โขPreparing for job interviews
โขProfessional associations
โขKeeping up-to-date
โขOnline communities
โขConferences
More information: http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/LifeAfterUni
23. Need further help?
Your Librarian is:
Vanessa Hill v.hill@mdx.ac.uk
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/Help
Editor's Notes
Welcome and intros.
How to develop an effective search strategy when you need to find information for an essay or project
The range of resources available and how to use them to find good quality and relevant information for your essay/projectโฆโฆnow and in the future once you leave MDX
Evaluating information for quality and relevance
Research from Uni of Huddersfield shows that correlation between library usage and good grades.
Essay demonstrates ability to identify relevant ethical, social and legal issues, pertaining to a particular topic area, case study or domain of application = 6 ie. need to find relevant books and journals etc
Essay shows that the student is aware of opposing perspectives, and/or different arguments/theories in the topic area = 6 ie. need to find a balanced range of resources to get all viewpoints
Essay assesses and evaluates relevant ethical and legal issues. Are professional principles applied in order to explain arguments, or recommend courses of action =6 ie. might want to speak to LDU re critical thinking etc
Range and quality of references, including evidence of authoritative sources used. Use of correct referencing style, including in-text referencing = 4 ie. need to use good quality resources and reference correctly
Presentation and written English, including grammar and spelling = 3 ie. might want to speak to LDU
Hand out Reference game:
Imagine that you are a lecturer teaching on a computer security module.
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You have asked your students to write a report on Computer Security and Malware.
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You will award 15% of the total marks for a list of quality references, which are both relevant and correctly given using the Harvard Referencing System. (The other marks will be awarded for content and style).
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Look at the 3 reference lists that you have been given, and award a mark out of 5 for each list under the 3 headings (marking criteria):
1 = low mark
5= high mark.
List 1
All items relevant
Good range of resources: British Standards, encyclopaedia, conference proceedings, academic journals, books
Academic quality: reputable sources eg. BSI, Britannica, IEEE....peer reviewed etc
Up-to-date
Correctly referenced: a couple of mistakes
List 2
Some items relevant, some not eg. newspaper article
Limited range of resources: mainly websites
Academic quality: poor academic quality- local newspapers, wikipedia, webopedia etc
Not Up-to-date eg. book 1985
Correctly referenced: Badly referenced eg. donโt know when accessed electronic resources, no publisher details for the book
List 3
All items relevant
Good range of resources: reasonable range of academic resources eg. academic journal, books, conference proceeding
Academic quality: reputable sources eg. IEEE
Up-to-date: older edition of Gollman book, article 2004, other books quite old
Correctly referenced: a couple of mistakes ie. donโt know when eresources accessed
More information about the range of resources available on the Library Subject Guide plus useful online guides eg. how to find information for your project.
What can you see in the pictureโฆfruit
If type โfruitโ into database will get millions of hits, how can you break it down ie. search for something more specific to get more manageable results
Can you be more specific ie.
Type of fruit: apples, oranges, bananas etc
Location: Stall, market, outdoor market, fruit market, Britain
Detail: boxes, signs, astroturf, prices, colour of fruit, lights, pound ยฃ signs, special offer etc
People in background: old, young, male, female > stall holder, customers, browsers etc
Think of related subjects eg.
retail, commercial, financial, point-of-sale
Shopping, shops, fish/meat/clothes market, shopping centres, high street
Town, city, centre, British town
Nutrition: vits and mins
Also:
Orange or Blackberry: fruit NOT telephone
Apple: fruit NOT computer
Thinking beyond the obvious, looking for the detail that might make a difference.
Hand out worksheet.
Coursework:
1500-1700 words presenting some of the key issues in either privacy or security.
Need to read academic literature in your chosen topic area (minimum of 2 book chapters from different books, 1 academic journal article and one internet article of your choice excluding wikipedia)
Sources need to be authoritative sources recognised by experts and need to be referenced correctly in your essay
Need to present some of the key issues as discussed in the literature with reference to ethical and social issues, professional issues and legal issues.
Issues should be illustrated by focussing on a particular aspect of your topic eg. a particular technology of information system in a specific context of application, or a recent case study
Need to think about keywords:
Privacy: private, secret, personal, restricted, confidential, confidentiality , individual (antonyms: general, public)
Security: secure, secures, safe, safeguard, crime/sabotage/attack prevention, secureness, information security, computer security, risk management, security policy, integrity, authentication, access control
Ethical: moral, integrity, accepted principles, ethically, principles of conduct, ethical codes, unethical, honourable, moral behaviour, fair, responsible, principled, correct, decent, honest
Social: society, public, Government policy
Professional: profession, vocational, occupational, expert, specialist, behavioural ethics/codes, professionalism
Legal: legislation, law, lawful, legitimate licit legally, policy, freedom of information, data protection (antonyms: illegal, illigitimate, illicit, lawless, unlawful, wrongful)
Click on MyStudy.
You can now access library resources from the MyLibrary boxโฆโฆdetail on next page.
These are the things that might be useful:
Summon: Use to search for information (books, journals etc) on your topic.
MySubject: Gives you access to our library subject guides. Use these to find what resources are available including websites on a particular subject.
Library catalogue: Use to see if we have a specific book in the library or books on the subject that you are researching.
Databases: Gives you access to specialist collections of journals and other resources in a particular subject area. You can access most of these through Summon, but searching a specialist resource might save you time.
Inter Library Loans: Not a resource, but a way of getting hold of material that the library doesnโt hold or provide access to.
Need to carry out a literature search:
Finding the information available on a subject
Finding information to inform, underpin and shape your research
Finding what has already been written on a subject
Analyzing, evaluating and making judgements about the info found
Identifying the main trends
Finding appropriate information: the information needs to be suitable for your need ie. right level, current if important, sufficient breadth or detail etc
Explain to students what Summon is.
Go to UniHub > Login in to MyUniHub > My Study > My Library > Summon
Show the students how to refine their search using:
Full text
Content type
Subject terms
Publication date
Language etc
Also how to create Harvard references.
Have another go.
Ask students to search for information for their project.
Remember to use some of the keywords that we have discussed.
Students can also search individual databases.
CS ยฃ1397 IEEE Xplore ยฃ61,000 Summon ยฃ16k
Access to quality academic information eg. Peer reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings , research etc
Information not available elsewhere
Up-to-date
Focussed/specific....not designed to sell you things, search results not sponsored
Full-text access
Access on/off campus
Personalize eg. In MyEBSCO, once signerd up you can:
Save preferences
Organise research within folders
Share folders
Save search history
Create email alerts/Rss feeds for searches and subjects
Can provide citation and journal impact info > more info on next slide
Find journal articles, theses, books, and more, from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities and other web sites.
Search across many disciplines
Locate the full-text document through your library or on the web
Keep up with recent developments in any area of research
Save items in a personal library
We are one of the worldโs most comprehensive research databases, giving you access to over 30,000 journals and more than 52 million article citations and conference papers through the British Libraryโs electronic table of contents.
Keeping pace with your peers, staying up to date with new research, and expanding your field of knowledge has never been so simple. We make it easy for you to set-up personalised email Zetoc Alerts or RSS feeds to track the latest articles or journal titles related to your interests. In most cases, you can access abstracts or the full text of articles, depending on your institutionโs subscription arrangements
Inter Library Loan service: request copies of books and journals not held by MDX. ยฃ3 charge. Register as DL first. More info on our website.
SCONUL Access http://www.access.sconul.ac.uk/ The SCONUL Access Scheme provides reciprocal access and borrowing rights for staff and students to approximately 170 member institutions in the UK. Apply online.
Other libraries (specialist, catalogues etc):
British Library http://www.bl.uk/
COPAC http://copac.ac.uk/ COPAC is a union catalogue that gives access to the merged online catalogues of members of the Consortium of University Research Libraries (CURL). Twentyย major university libraries currently contribute to COPAC.
Search25 http://www.search25.ac.uk/: helps you discover library resources across London and the South East. You can also see where the libraries are and find out how to visit them.
SUNCAT http://www.suncat.ac.uk/ SUNCAT, a union catalogue of serials (periodicals) for the UK, is a tool for locating serials held in UK libraries.
Hand out โEvaluation criteriaโ game.
Imagine you have searched for information for your current project.
Decide what criteria you think are important, not important or very important.
Take feedback and discuss.
Authority : Who is the author? What is their knowledge base/qualifications? How have they carried out their research?
Relevance : Is this what I need? Will it answer my question? Is it at the right level?
Intent : What is the purpose of information e.g. financial gain, propaganda, academic etc?
Objectivity : Balanced view? Opposing views represented? Links to supporting information?
Currency: How old is this information? When was it last updated and by whom?
Accessing academic information: once you leave you wonโt be able to access our full-text e-books and e-journals, but you can still search Summon and our library catalogue and get information from other sources
Using other libraries: British Library and specialist libraries in London
Careers advice: careers advice available from the Uni
Preparing for job interviews: we have a number of databases which you can use (before you leave) which can help you find company information to impress potential new employers
Professional associations: The Library subscribes to several online resources provided by professional organisations, which provide academic quality information. By taking out a personal subscription to a professional organisation, it is possible to maintain partial access to key information sources, as well as professional support and development.
Keeping up-to-date:
Journal databases:Create email alerts/RSS feeds for searches and subjects
Table of Contents Alerts: Zetoc , CituLike, TicToc
Google Alerts: Google Alerts are email updates of the latest relevant Google results (web, news, etc.), based on your queries. Simply enter a subject that you wish to monitor and you will be sent regular updates.
Blogs: Use Blogsearch to find blogs and blog posts for your subject
Online communities: Online communities are a useful tool for professionals to keep up-to-date with the latest news, trends, tools, techniques, as well as sharing best practice and advice.
Conferences: Attending conferences is a good way to find the latest information, make contacts with the leading authorities and vendors in the industry, as well as being an opportunity to network with your peers.
More information: http://bit.ly/LifeafterUni