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#SearchSmart! Information Literacy Tutorial

This is a self-learning tutorial that addresses each stage of the research process, including: identifying information needs; selecting sources; finding high-quality, scholarly information; evaluating information; and using information responsibly.

Mastering Search Skills

 Learning Objective:

By the end of this unit, you should be able to:

  • Develop effective search techniques using Boolean operators and search modifiers, to locate more focused and relevant information;
  • Understand the differences between keyword, phrase, and subject searching and apply the appropriate search techniques for optimal results;
  • Utilise search limiters to refine and narrow search results.

Build your search strategy

Watch this informative video tutorial to enhance your search techniques and effectively locate relevant information for your research endeavours.

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