Finding Information
Books
Finding Books (Library Search)
EBook Databases
Ebook Central Overview & Searching Tutorial
EBSCOhost eBook Searching Tutorial
Journal Articles
The library search (Primo) and Google Scholar will search across multiple academic databases.
Finding Journal Articles (Library Search)
Searching the databases directly can allow for a more focused search.
If you are unsure what databases are relevant for your topic, use the drop-down menu on the following page to select your Subject Guide
Help with Searching
Improve Your Search
Search Strategy Template
Search Strategy Template Example
Primary and Secondary Sources
Reading Research Articles
Websites
Typically, most of the information for assignments should be cited from academic books and journal articles. However, websites are often needed for some types of information. For example, statistics, legislation and policy, or company information.
Ensure you are using an appropriate resource for your information needs.
You should evaluate websites to determine their credibility.
Evaluating Website Credibility
Another method for evaluating websites.
SIFT (The Four Moves)
Database Tutorials
CINAHL Basic Search
CINAHL Advanced Search
EBSCOhost Basic Search
EBSCOhost Advanced Searching
ProQuest Basic Search
ProQuest Advanced Search
PubMed Tutorials
Science Direct Advanced Search
For further help please contact:
Hawke's Bay Adam SmithPh | (06) 8301067 email | asmith@eit.ac.nz |
Tairāwhiti Jenni RobinsonPh | (06) 869 3138 email | jrobinson@eit.ac.nz |
Auckland Glen ShadboltPh | (09) 979 9448 email| studysupportak@eit.ac.nz |