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In this workshop we will look at..
• Different types of resources
• Developing an effective search strategy
• Using library resources to find information
• Evaluating information
Thinking about resources
BooksWhat 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
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
NewspaperWhat 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
JournalWhat 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
Popular (trade) journalWhat 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
Library Subject Guideshttp://www.chowgule/jsp/departments/library_website/homepage.jsp
Thinking about keywords
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The real thing: Coursework 4 for CMT1300Interactive project - MyPoster, MyBook, MyMail, MyPhone or MyTicket including concept, user requirements, design principles, prototype, evaluation, and implementation.
• Keywords
• Alternative keywords
• More specific keywords
• Related subjects
Finding resourceshttp://www.chowgule/jsp/departments/library_website/homepage.jsp
Select Summon and search for information for your Interactive project
Refining your search
• Narrow search eg. interaction AND design
• Widen search eg. USA OR America
• Exclude words eg. Computer games NOT video
• Search for phrases eg. “human computer interaction”
• Broaden search eg. comput* (finds computer, computing, computerization, computers etc)
• Find different spellings eg. organi?ation (finds organisation and organization)
• Include/exclude terms eg. +iPhone -Amazon
Evaluating informationImagine 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?
• Are any of the items bias?
• Which item is the most current?
• 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?
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Keeping Current
• Facebook Learning Resources center
• Chowgule College App
