Applied Information Research (AIR) wk

Read the paper by O'Brien (1998)An Overview of the Methodological Approach of Action Research. The full citation is given on the page showing the full text for this paper and summarise the main points in a concept map.

Searching electronic resources for the group-based project and create a concept map.

Basic Referencing guide (Word file)

For a more comprehensive referencing guide use: Pears, R. and Shields, G., (2004) "Cite them right: Referencing made easy", Northumbria University Press, Newcastle upom Tyne.

Printed references:

Sherratt, C. S. & Schlabach, M. L., 1990, The application of Concept Mapping in Reference and Information Services, RQ, Fall 1990: 60-69

Online references:

Concept Mapping demonstration by Keystone Central School District (Pennsylvania, USA) [3 mins.]

Google search tips (Acrobat file, 310 Kb)

UC Berkeley - Teaching Library Internet Workshops. The BEST Search Engines

Web of knowledge guide (Word file, 340 Kb)