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October 2015

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Why research?

Thinking about keywords

Finding resourcesmyUniHub > My Study > My Library > Summon

Streamlining your search

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“Festival of Britain”

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Refining your search

Online helpMyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > My Subject > Science & Technology

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Not everything is online!

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• Britannica Online

• British Standards Online

• Lynda.com

• Cite Them Right

• Box of Broadcasts

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• Keynote

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MyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > Databases

Evaluating information

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Authority• Author• Qualifications• Verifiable

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