2. OVER 2 LESSONS WEWILL LEARN:
Using the new interface on the library catalogue via eScholar
Discuss the Information Seeking Process
Using keywords
Background reading options
Boolean Searching & the Library Catalogue
Choosing relevant sources
Recognising and using primary and secondary sources
Note-taking tips
Reference Lists
4. TASK QUESTION
Choose one of the following questions:
How did castles change in medieval Europe from the 8th century to the 13th
century?
(Consider two of the following elements - architecture, design, materials, purpose)
How did military and defence systems change in medieval Europe from the 8th
century to the 13th century?
(Consider two of the following elements - armour, weaponry, siege tactics, archery,
knights)
How did towns, cities, trade and commerce change in medieval Europe from
the 8th century to the 12th century?
(Consider two of the following elements - feudalism, jobs, trade, goods,
marketplaces)
5. THE E-SCHOLAR SINGLE SIGN ON IS
FINALLY HERE!
Go to http://libguides.terrace.qld.edu.au/home and
let’s explore the e-scholar page.
13. REVISION - CHOOSING SOURCES:
ISTHE SOURCE PRIMARY OR
SECONDARY?
Primary and secondary sources provide different perspectives
and interpretations on information.
It is important to use both primary and secondary sources as
evidence in your arguments.
14. REVISION -WHAT IS A PRIMARY
SOURCE?
Provides first hand ‘you are there’ information.
For example: letters, newspapers, artifacts
Darlington, R. (2012). [image]. History alive for the Australian
Curriculum. Brisbane: John Wiley & Sons.
15. REVISION -WHAT IS A
SECONDARY SOURCE?
Provides second hand information.They are written after an
event and provide an overview or interpretation.
For example: documentaries, encyclopedias, textbooks, articles
Gies, J. & F. (2010). Life in a medieval castle. Australia: Harper Collins
16. CHOOSING SOURCES:
ISTHE SOURCE RELEVANT?
Does the source contain information RELEVANT to the focus
questions?
Can I find the keywords in the text?
• Title
• Contents page
• Index
• Skim over headings/sub-headings in key chapters
• Scan sections for key words
• Use key words in your catalogue (Oliver) search
17. KEYWORDS ARE FOUND INTHE
QUESTION & USED IN RESEARCH
How did castles change in medieval Europe from the 8th century to the
13th century?
(Consider two of the following elements - architecture, design, materials,
purpose)
How did military and defence systems change in medieval Europe from
the 8th century to the 13th century?
(Consider two of the following elements - armour, weaponry, siege tactics,
archery, knights)
How did towns, cities, trade and commerce change in medieval Europe
from the 8th century to the 12th century?
(Consider two of the following elements - feudalism, jobs, trade, goods,
marketplaces)
18. ASK: WHAT ARETHE KEYWORDS INTHE
GENERAL FOCUS QUESTION BELOW?
What do primary and secondary sources reveal about change on my topic
of Castles or defence systems or towns/cities?
What two elements changed over time? (Look at the task sheet –
remember to also consider what motivated these changes)
primary sources – check that source is first hand
secondary sources – check that source is an overview or interpretation
change
elements – aspects or things
Your topic eg. Castle
20. NOTE-TAKINGTIPS
Highlight or underline significant words
Use keywords as headings
Use bullet points - key points in a nutshell or a brief summary
Use abbreviations
Omit irrelevant information
For images – describe briefly what you see
Do not copy and paste
Do not write full sentences
22. LESSONTWO: WHAT ARETHE
KEYWORDS IN SPECIFIC FOCUS
QUESTIONS BELOW?
How did castles change in medieval Europe from the 8th
century to the 13th century?
Define castle – manor, landholding, fortified structure built
Early Middle Ages – check time frame
Define development/change – new ideas, new activities,
new methods, new inventions, new designs, new
behaviours, new values, new beliefs
• Later – check time period
Did castles change and if so, how and why?
23. BOOLEAN SEARCH – USING
KEYWORDS
To create the most effective and efficient searches, utilize the search strategies. To
retrieve the most relevant search results, you will need to construct a search string.
A search string is a combination of keywords, truncation symbols, and boolean
operators you enter into the search box of a library database or search engine.
Boolean operators are connector words, such as AND, OR, and NOT, that are used to
combine or exclude words in a search string for more focused results.
Medieval castles AND Change
Medieval EuropeAND Castles
Medieval AND warfare
Medieval AND weaponry
Medieval AND siege warfareAND change
Medieval AND "military tactics"
24. USING DATABASES & BOOLEAN
SEARCHING – OLIVER CATALOGUE
Go to Search Other Sources – tick the applicable
databases/webpages
25. PRIMARY SOURCE EXAMPLE
A medieval artist’s impression of life on a feudal manor in
early medieval period
Saldais, M. et al. (2012). Oxford Big Ideas History 8 Australian Curriculum Student Book. Melbourne: Oxford University Press
26. YOURTURN
In bullet point notes, briefly describe what you see in the
previous primary source using the specific focus question:
What were communities like in the early middle ages?
• Lord oversees the peasants
• Peasants depend on lord
• Low density population
• Agricultural commerce
• Central manor house in rural area
27. SECONDARY SOURCE
EXAMPLE
An historian’s interpretation of the development of
towns and cities
Saldais, M. et al. (2012). Oxford Big Ideas History 8 Australian Curriculum Student Book. Melbourne: Oxford University Press
28. YOURTURN
In bullet point notes, respond to the previous secondary source
using the specific focus question:
What development later occurred in towns and cities?
• Towns began to emerge
• Threat of barbarian raids decreased
• Towns grew to cities
• Peasants became artisans
• Artisans organised guilds
• Townspeople increased independence
• Growth of trade and commerce
30. REFERENCE LIST
The APA 6th Style manual specifies the following for
the reference list.
The word References should appear in upper and
lower case and be centered at the top of the page
References are listed in alphabetical order
according to author’s surname.
31. EXAMPLE OF A REFERENCE LIST
References
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2008). Childhood education and
care (No. 4402.0). Retrieved from http://www.abs.gov.au
Beckett, S.T. (2008). The science of chocolate (2nd ed.).
Cambridge, United Kingdom: Royal Society of Chemistry.
Branch, S., Ramsay, S., & Barker, M. (2008).The bullied boss: A
conceptual exploration of upwards bullying. In A. Glendon, B. M.
Thompson & B. Myors (Eds.), Advances in organisational
psychology (pp. 93-112). Retrieved from
http://www.informit.com.au/humanities.html
Cioe, J. (2012). The normal distribution [Lecture notes]. Retrieved
from http://moodle.vle.monash.edu.au
