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“The intelligent man is one who has successfully fulfilled many accomplishments, and is yet willing to learn more .” Ed Parker. EP004 Information Literacy & Research Skills. Semester II, 2011 Lecturer: Carolyn Crook Week 9 / Lecture 7. Test Feedback. Read questions carefully
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“The intelligent man is one who has successfully fulfilled many accomplishments, and is yet willing to learn more.”Ed Parker EP004Information Literacy &Research Skills Semester II, 2011 Lecturer: Carolyn Crook Week 9 / Lecture 7
Test Feedback • Read questions carefully • Take note or make reminders for referring back to scenarios • Operative/Directive words • Know the difference between “databases”, summon, ebrary and the catalogue • Look for ways you can create the broadest search
Outcomes • Complete the first 5 steps of the research cycle effectively • Use a basic EBSCO search and refine it • Create a guide “How To Use Ebsco”
TASKS • Follow the instructions on the task sheet for your research tasks and “How to Use EBSCO” guide • Research Tasks: use the research cycle and EBSCO to effectively analyse and carry out searches for your EP003 essay topic • Create a “How To Use EBSCO” guide • Create a template on a word document for your guide and add points whilst you are carrying out your searches • Refine points in guide after you have completed the research tasks
Analyse the Essay Topic “Boat people” is a term that usually refers to refugees or asylum seekers who escape in boats that are sometimes old and crudely made, and who seek to illegally enter the country of refuge. From a political, social and humanitarian perspective this issue has caused great controversy in Australia (and other countries of refuge), with many people arguing that these boat people should not be given asylum. Do you agree? Give reasons and supporting evidence for your answers.
Task cont’d • Continue through the first 3 steps of the research cycle • Ask me: • For help • More effective strategies • Questions about what you have already done • You can continue to the search steps but make sure you create a page to manage your research notes and your reference page • Evaluate your sources/results throughout the search process • ASK ME QUESTIONS!!!!
