The Info Skills Road Trip is a self-paced series of online modules which walk you through the assignment research process.
Getting Started gives you an overview of the library's services (our locations, opening hours, etc).
Ideas Town walks you through the process of unpacking your assignment question so you can find some keywords to use for your research, and then get a good idea of where you should look for the information you need.
Finders Way shows you the basics of searching. You'll find the section on search strategies particularly useful (especially if you couldn't get to one of our library sessions in O Week - or even if you did make it, but you need a recap).
Source City is one of the most important modules in the Road Trip. It doesn't matter how good your searching skills are if you can't tell the difference between a good source of information and a bad one (and your assignment is only as good as your sources).
Credibility Creek helps you understand what plagiarism is and how to avoid it by referencing properly.
Then we have a few detours, which help you manage your research, find Australian information and navigate the pitfalls of web sites.
It's a very useful trip to take.
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