After completing the five steps of this course, you will be able to:

• recognise when you need information
• find the correct information
• evaluate the information found
• understand the legal implications when using information
• communicate the information effectively

STEP 1:

After completing step 1, you will be able to:

• recognise your need for information,
• critically think about your topic and need,
• read about your topic and start making notes,
• defining keywords by:
  • drawing a mind map,
  • select broader and narrower subject terms,
  • identify different spellings or words.
• understand that the financial cost of information is an important issue

STEP 2:

After completing step 2, you will be able to:

• know where to find the correct information,
• apply the following searching tools:
  • boolean logic
  • truncation
  • phrase searching
• understand the difference between information finding tools and information sources,
• recognise and use different information sources.

STEP 3:

After completing step 3, you will be able to:

STEP 4:

After completing step 4, you will be able to:

• legally use the information found by:

  • understanding plagiarism and
  • applying copyright law

STEP 5:

After completing step 5, you will be able to:

• write an assignment (including correct referencing)
• give a presentation with slides or transparencies
• design a poster
• design a brochure
• design a display
• understand e-communication
• applying correct writing styles