Lecture 1
Research - The smart guide (paraphrasing the e-learn ppt document put up by Tess)
Write down the main topic of research that you want to study. Work out if there is any key phrasing that you can utilise to make sure the topic is researched properly. Look for words that might hone in your search on key areas.
Understand Your Topic
Write down the key directions given in the brief. This is done properly by looking for key words that are used as a set of instructions. These key words will be used as a reference point or checkpoints on a map. They might limit your research or broaden it. Write yourself a list of what you want to cover, then you can utilise this as a check list.
Key Doing Words - Might include : discuss, research, write, read, brief
Make a plan to do your research, hit the library and reference text books, DVD's, video's, journals etc.
it's probably the more wide spread the research the stronger knowledge you will have on the topic. You could use your key words as part of the checklist and write a few paragraphs on each word.
Useful databases include Artful text, ANZRC and Info Trac.
Internet - Beware the knowledge is uncontrolled, if you use the web, make sure you keep the source. Double check the information and ensure that the source is reliable and not "News of the World" in 1970.
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