2020 Subject Guides - Template

Topic sample - research process

Background / Definitions

Add one or two links to dictionaries, encyclopedia, or textbooks that provide good coverage of the basics for the topic.

Keywords for literature search

Suggest some keywords to use to start literature search.

Introduce the concept of synonyms and advice on how to include them in a search - link to Assignment Research Help guide https://libguides.victoria.ac.nz/c.php?g=936614&p=6774197

Encourage student to write their own keywords, phrases, and think about synonyms.

Literature search tools

Add up to 5 databases - you may like to add these as links to search results within each database based on the recommended Keywords.

Using sources you find

Add advice on evaluating literature found - link to Assignment Research Help guide https://libguides.victoria.ac.nz/assignment-research-help/evaluate

Record citation details for all sources you intend to read and use for your assignment/research. Record the details when you first find the source. Most databases allow you to copy/paste the formatted citation. Link to Referencing page within this subject guide.

save a copy of the full text,or a direct link to it

Read and take notes - link to student learning

Write and cite https://libguides.victoria.ac.nz/assignment-research-help/write-cite