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 reference databases.
Overview of a topic? Try a book (use the table of contents or the index) - search the library catalogue for dictionaries or access an reference database such as Oxford Reference Online or Facts on File.
Subject resources? Locate a subject guide for your course.
Current information? For journal, newspaper try a media database.
Statistics? Try the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) website.
Personal experiences? Try interviewing classmates, teachers, parents, neighbours etc.
Need more? Ask the staff in the library for help in locating the right information.
Make sure you understand the assignment question - Talk to your teacher and check the task word glossary below for a comprehensive list of task words.
