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Research Skills: Getting Started

Tips for the beginner researcher through to Post-Grad students

Check out the hotspots on the graphic below to get you started on your research journey or to extend your search skills

Click on the hotspots for more explanation on the quick tips below. 

The side bar headings lead to more information and examples on using specific search strategies.

The page called Search Strings has a demonstration of putting all the tips together to conduct a search in your chosen search tool.

Library Search Guide - link out to a separate guide on how to use Library Search.

Evaluating Resources Guide - link out to a separate guide on how to evaluate the resources you find.