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About Information Literacy

STEP 1: STARTING out

STEP 2: FINDING

Information finding tools:

- Catalogue

- DDC (Dewey) system

- The Internet

- Databases (incl CD Rom)

Searching techniques:

- Boolean Logic

- Truncation/wildcards

- Phrase searching

Information sources:

- Dictionaries

- Encyclopaedias

- Atlases

- Books

- Periodicals/Journals

- Newspapers

- Audio-visual

- Internet

- Broadcast media

- Grey literature

- Conference proceedings

- Maps

- Government publications

- Standards

- Museums

- Archives

- Theses and dissertations

- Quiz

STEP 3: EVALUATE

STEP 4: Legal & ethical USE

STEP 5: COMMUNICATE


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What is a Thesis or Dissetation?

See this definition:

"A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for a degree or professional qualification presenting the author's and findings. In some countries/universities, the word thesis or a cognate is used as part of a bachelor's or master's course, while dissertation is normally applied to a doctorate, whilst, in others, the reverse is true." (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thesis)

How can I access these at CPUT Libraries?

By searching our catalogue, you will be able to find hard copies of these accross our various library branches. You can also search our Digital Knowledge platform to find electronic copies of theses and dissertations.

Theses