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  • Develop your search strategy

    To search effectively, you need to develop a clear search strategy that will find all the relevant information on your topic. To do this, you need to: Identify the keywords that describe the main ideas in your topic or assignment. Expand the list of keywords by finding alternative words. This...

  • Group work: Planning

    Good planning lays the groundwork for successfully completing group task. Let's find out how to make a strong start. Starting a group project is the same as starting an individual project. You will need to: analyse the task determine what needs to be done create a plan for completing the...

  • Mind mapping

    Mind mapping is a creative and logical means of note-taking and note-making that literally "maps out" your ideas. Keep reading to find out how to create an effective mind map. Mind maps are a useful tool for making notes, revising and organising information. They are a visual representation of connections...

  • Understand your topic

    Doing some background reading will give you a better understanding of your topic and provide direction for your research. It helps you define terms, gather facts and get an overview of the topic. Wikipedia is a good starting place for a topic overview, but don't rely on it as a...