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UnderstandThe question
Evaluatethem Find
items
Check yourReading list
Select keywords
Search1. CD-Roms2. Library3. Internet
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Steps to follow when you are looking for information Determine exactly what it is that you
need to know. Choose your keywords. Consider which information sources are
most appropriate for your task. Begin searching using the tools:
Library catalogue Internet search engines Electronic databases
Evaluate what you find and start again
What is there in an academic library?BooksAcademic journalsMagazinesNewspapersReference worksElectronic databases with full text articlesElectronic databases with indexing facilities
Guidelines for style and presentation of your academic work Maintain a formal tone and style throughout
your essay. Do not address your reader as ‘you’. Avoid using the word ‘I’. Do not use contracted words such as can’t,
won’t and don’t; use the full words such as cannot, will not and do not.
Never use abbreviations such as & and etc. Don’t use colloquialisms or slang expressions. Print your essay on white A4 paper, on one side
only. Typing should be in 1.5 line spacing and 12
point typeface.
Guidelines for style and presentation of your academic workLeave a 4 cm margin on the left so the marker
can write comments.Use one space after a full stop, not two.Use bolding, italics or another font, rather than
underlining, to give emphasis.Use Serif fonts like Palatino, Times or Garamond
which are more readable; avoid using Sans serif fonts like Chicago, Futura and Monaco.
Ragged right justification is the most readable; that is, the left column is straight and the right edge of your typing is left unjustified.
Use headers and footers, a title page and pagination to make your essay look more professional.