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Better than Google http:// unihub.mdx.ac.uk / study / library
BIS1100
In this workshop we will look at..
• Range of resources
• Search strategy
• Finding information
• Evaluating
Coursework Marking CriteriaThe case study report will be assessed according to SOME of the following criteria:
• Use of coherent, logical statements and arguments
• Concise, relevant information
• Standard of written English
• Use of appropriate examples
• Correct referencing and in-text referencing
• Quality of references and information sources
Thinking about resources
BooksWhat are they:
A written or printed work of fiction or fact.
May be electronic.
Good for:
Clear overview
Not so good for:
Up to date information
Web page
What are they:
An information resource which can be easily created by anyone on any topic.
Electronic.
Good for:
Very up to date information
Not so good for:
Accurate and reliable information
NewspaperWhat are they:
A regular publication containing current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising.
May be electronic.
Good for:
Daily information
Not so good for:
Balanced and well researched information
JournalWhat are they:
A regular publication containing articles on a particular academic subject.
Presents new research.
Good for:
Latest research, critically reviewed by experts
Not so good for:
Broad overview of a subject
Popular (trade) journalWhat are they:
A regular publication containing new products plus information for a business sector.
Good for:
Latest product news
Not so good for:
Detailed and objective reports
Find out moreMyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > Library Subject Guides
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/EIS
Thinking about keywords
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rossjamesparker/89414788/
The real thing: case study report
• Keywords
• Alternative keywords
• More specific keywords
• Related subjects
Finding resourcesmyUniHub > My Study > My Library
Select Summon and search for information for your topic
Refining your search
Google vs Summon
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ennuiislife/3450743002/
• Familiar and easy to use
• Finds too much information
• Fast results
• Access from any computer
• Access to some books and journals
• Designed to sell you things
• Search results sponsored
• Searches for info from any source
• Pay for academic information
Summon
• Easy to use
• Finds lots of academic info
• Fast results
• Access from any computer
• Access to lots of books and journals
• Designed to find you information
• Search results by relevance
• Searches quality resources
• Free access to full text
Company information
Find out about companies, market sectors, industry and country profiles, and consumer trends:
• Business Source Complete
• Global Market Information Database
• Keynote
Find out more: http://bit.ly/FindCompanyInfo
Evaluating information
Evaluating information
Imagine you are writing an essay on ‘Network Security’.
Have a look at the 4 items that you have been given and consider the following:
• Which items are the most relevant to your essay?
• Which items would be no use?
• Which item has the most academic authority?
• Which items might have bias?
• Which item is the most current?
• Authority
• Relevance
• Intent
• Objectivity
• Currency
Evaluating information
But it’s not in the Library!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darkstream/502964144/
Don’t panic!• Sconul Access http://www.access.sconul.ac.uk/sconul-access
• Other libraries http://bit.ly/visitingotherlibraries
• Request the book
Keeping in touch• Blog http://satlibrarian.blogspot.com
• Twitter http://twitter.com/SATlibrarian
• Library Facebook Middlesex University Library
• Library Twitter http://twitter.com/MDXLibrary
• MDX App http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/support/app/index.aspx
Need further help?
Your Librarian is:
Vanessa Hill [email protected]
http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/support/unihelp/
