LOCATING INFORMATION
Step 2 in the Information Process
RESOURCES OVERVIEW Important questions to ask:
Where can I go to find information on my topic? 
What kind of information is best or most appropriate?
How much information do I need?
How straightforward, or complex should the information be?
What keywords will I use for searching?
Think about the different kinds of resources which could be useful. It is important to use a variety of resources, both print and digital.
It is useful to keep records or notes of where you have checked for information and what you still have to do.
KEY WORDS
 		 Make a list of these before you start
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DIGITAL RESOURCES ELECTRIC LIBRARY : Database includes books, magazines, newspapers.
A useful source of information past and present. See library staff for ID and password
ENCYCLOPAEDIAS : A good start if the information you need is not current
INTERNET LINKS : IC Library Internet Resources page
SEARCH ENGINES : Check through the listing for the most appropriate
MAGAZINES : Some are searchable by general category and key word. 
Use if the information you need is popular and general
Findarticles.com is an excellent source for people
PRINT RESOURCES ENCYCLOPAEDIAS
World Book is a good source of information on many topics and a way to find your bearings
DICTIONARIES : We have both general and subject-specific dictionaries
INFORMATION BOOKS : Use your keywords to search library catalogues. Print out or take careful note of your findings
MAGAZINES 
Use Guidelines magazine index to locate articles.
If our library does not have the magazine you require, we can order your article.  Ask one of the library staff for assistance.
NEWSPAPERS
If your topic is very current, you could browse through recent issues. However, a better way is to use an Internet database such as Electric Library.
OTHER LIBRARIES State Library of South Australia www.catalog.slsa.sa.gov.au - Search the catalogue to prepare for a visit
Adelaide University Library www.library.adelaide.edu.au/guide - Resources for subjects taught
Year 12 students are welcome to use the book resources of the Barr Smith Library at Adelaide University.
Ask the library staff for a pamphlet on this service
RESEARCH and INFORMATION SKILLS How to present an oral
How to prepare a biographical assignment
Biography Maker (Web based steps)
- many more links in this section
Compiling a bibliography

 
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Last revised 14th February 2002
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