First Year University Information Literacy Skills by Rosie https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity Learn the basics of university level research and referencing. Work through the materials here from numbers 1 to 10. Write any questions or comments in the associated box for each module and your librarian or tutor will provide feedback. en-us 2016-05-15 09:27:40 UTC 2025-12-27 05:39:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/sticky.jpg 5. How to refine your search in a library catalogue or database - Review 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/110907267
Use the Advanced Search function:
  • Apply Boolean operators: AND, OR, NOT.
  • Refine your search: Peer reviewed, date, language, resource type, available online, full text availability...
  • Expand search results: Truncation and Wildcard symbols.
  • Focus search results: Proximity and Phrasal searching.
The link to the LibGuide below provides a useful summary of how to apply the above principles. The "Plan Your Search" and "Improve Your Search" tabs will be the most useful at this stage.

]]> 2016-05-15 10:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/110907267 1. Introduction 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112053480 What is expected for university assignments?
Work through this tutorial and questions to understand the basics of university research.

]]> 2016-05-23 04:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112053480 3. Knowing where to look: Google, Google Scholar, The Library Catalogue and Subject Databases 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112053818 The link below explains what each of these information sources are and how they can be used to gather information for your assignments. Please work through the tutorial and activities:

]]> 2016-05-23 04:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112053818 2. Planning your search 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112054694 Work through this tutorial to learn more about identifying the best keywords and other methods you can use in your search for information.

]]> 2016-05-23 04:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112054694 6. Search Skills Quiz 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112056846 Once you've completed sections 1-5 complete this short quiz:

]]> 2016-05-23 04:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112056846 8. Referencing 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112057069 This stage of information management is essential for university assignments. Please complete the following tutorial and quiz:

]]> 2016-05-23 04:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112057069 9. Using a Citation Manager: Zotero. 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112057249 A citation manager is a very useful tool to aid your referencing. While there are many available, Zotero is free to install and use and has many useful functions. These videos by George Mason University will introduce you to Zotero and how it can help manage your references:
https://youtu.be/hS50jfiWnxI

The next video will take you through the process of installing Zotero and integrating it with your word processing software:
https://youtu.be/NrgQMUhCKrQ

If you need further help use any of  the tutorials here]]> 2016-05-23 05:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112057249 4a. Get to know your Databases 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112060230 Work through this tutorial and test questions to familiarise yourself with using databases for your research:

]]> 2016-05-23 05:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112060230 7. Evaluating the Information You've Found 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112060732 Learn how to recognise which information sources are suitable for your assignments. Work through the tutorial and quizzes.

]]> 2016-05-23 05:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112060732 10. Here is a link to your APA6 Referencing Guide 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112063014 Use this guide to manually check your references. Remember you always need to check your references yourself. Never just rely on your citation manager!]]> 2016-05-23 06:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112063014 Introduction: Questions and Comments 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064346 2016-05-23 06:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064346 Planning your search: Questions and Comments 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064402 2016-05-23 06:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064402 Knowing where to look: Questions and Comments 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064465 2016-05-23 06:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064465 Get to know your Databases and Searching Databases: Questions and Comments 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064754 2016-05-23 06:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064754 Refining you search: Questions and Comments 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064853 2016-05-23 06:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064853 Search Skills Quiz: Questions and Comments 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064912 2016-05-23 06:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064912 Evaluating your Information: Questions and Comments 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064937 2016-05-23 06:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112064937 Zotero: Questions and Comments 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112065003 2016-05-23 06:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112065003 APA6: Questions and Comments 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112065026 2016-05-23 06:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112065026 4b. Searching Databases Video 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112073289 This short video gives a good outline for developing keywords and using advanced search to optimise search results in a database.]]> 2016-05-23 07:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112073289 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112077792 Thank you to the University of Rhode Island, the University of Manchester, the University of Leeds, Open Suny Textbooks, Curtin University Library, George Mason University, and Zotero for providing access to these online learning resources]]> 2016-05-23 08:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/112077792 Referencing: Questions and Comments 12037278 https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/113007567 2016-05-30 05:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/12037278/InformationLiteracyFirstYearUniversity/wish/113007567