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learning objectives

Now that you've been able to accurately determine what information you need, this section of the tutorial is specifically targeted to teach you to search for, and locate the information that you need.Refer to Module 1: defining your information need and planning for research for tips on determining your information needs.

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

  1. construct effective search queries using various keywords and logistical operators
  2. understand the benefits and applicability of various search tools, including the Web, library catalogue and library database
  3. use various search tools to retrieve information in a variety of formats
  4. evaluate your search results, and modify the search strategy as necessary










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