Plan your search (identify key concepts/words, think of alternative terms or synonyms, how much information do I need? - short report or a large assignment)
LOCATE YOUR INFORMATION
Definitions? Try a dictionary a thesaurus or an encyclopaedia available via the library catalogue or our online reference tools.
Overview of a topic? Try a book (use the table of contents or the index) - search the library catalogue for dictionaries or access the A-Z Database list.
Current information? Search using academic search engines, or journal, newspaper and media databases.
Statistics? Try the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) website.
Personal experiences? Try interviewing classmates, teachers, parents, neighbours etc.
Need more? Access all resources available at Libraries via the A-Z databases list.
Make sure you understand the assignment question - check the task word glossary below for a comprehensive list of task words.
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