Guide: Develop a Search Strategy
Find information
There are many different sources of information available. The sources you use will depend on your topic and the type of information you need. Click on the links to learn more:
If you need: |
Try: |
How to find |
| Background information and an overview of a topic. |
Books | Library Catalogue |
| Scholarly articles or the latest academic research on a topic. |
Journals | Databases |
| Popular articles about current events or general interest topics. |
Magazines Web |
Databases or Web Search |
| Information about international, national and local events. |
Newspapers Web |
Databases or Web Search |
| Statistics Government policy |
Government Publications | Library Catalogue, Databases or Web Search |
Leave as much time as possible to look for information.
