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  • Finding appropriate references

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     Watch these short videos for tips on finding appropriate references for your assignments.

    video and interactive tutorialsWatch these videos, or do the tutorials, to improve your search skills 

    videoEvaluating information

    video iconScholarly sources explained

    video iconWhy search Google Scholar

    onlineLearn to search the Library catalogue

    downloadDownload these useful 'How To Guides' 

    PDFPlan your search

    PDFFind scholarly sources

    PDF iconSave time searching databases



    online listFind more information

    checkbox Access the Library Subject Guides. These guides will help you locate relevant information and resources for your course or research topic.

    checkboxAccess the Library’s Assignment help:  Finding resources for your assignment. This resource gives a step by step approach to finding resources using examples from the Health Sciences.

    check boxContact the Library via the  Ask the Library Service. You can call, email or live chat. Live chat is available during certain hours. 

    CheckboxFor further useful information visit the Library help and Guides pages on the Library website.

    Check boxVisit the Endnote guide for support with Bibliographic management software. 

    Check boxVisit the Referencing site for support with Harvard UniSA. 


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