ba/bsc product design 1st year session 1 oct 15
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Getting started: resourceshttp://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/your-study/library-and-it-support
Oct 2015
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In this workshop we will look at..• What we have
• Why we have them
• What to use and when
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Thinking about resources
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BooksWhat are they:
A written or printed work of fiction or fact.
May be electronic.
Good for:
Background information and inspiration.
Not so good for:
Up to date information.
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Web pageWhat are they:
An information resource which can be easily created by anyone on any topic.
Electronic.
Good for:
Very up to date information.
Not so good for:
Accurate and reliable information.
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NewspaperWhat are they:
A regular publication containing current events, informative and diverse articles and advertising.
May be electronic.
Good for:
Daily information.
Not so good for:
Balanced and well researched information.
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Academic JournalWhat are they:
A regular publication containing articles on a particular academic subject. Presents new research.
Maybe electronic.
Good for:
Latest research, critically reviewed by experts.
Not so good for:
Broad overview of a subject.
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Trade Journal or MagazineWhat are they:
A regular publication containing news, jobs, products, events and advertising.
Aimed at a profession, business sector or interest.
Good for:
Focussed up-to-date information.
Not so good for:
Detailed and objective reports.
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ObjectsWhat are they:
A material thing that can be seen and handled.
Good for:
Inspiration, ideas and sensory experience.
Not so good for:
Detailed information, context and facts.
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Find out moreMyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > My Subject > Science & Technology
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/PDDE
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Other collections
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You asked, we got
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Special Collections Guidehttp://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/specialcolls
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Coming up……• Basic search skills
• Using academic resources