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Module 1: Determine your information needs

Overview and objectives

1.1 Define your topic

1.2 Increase familiarity with your topic

1.3 Map your ideas

1.4 Types of assignment

1.5 Amount of information

1.6 Types of sources

1.7 Types of publications

Module 2: Identify and obtain information

Overview and objectives

2.1 Define your search terms

2.2 An example search strategy

2.3 Search strategies

2.4 Select an appropriate tool

2.5 Keep up to date

Module 3: Evaluate your information

Overview and objectives

3.1 Assess your search results

3.2 Revise your search strategy

3.3 Evaluate your resources

Module 4: Manage your information

Overview and objectives

4.1 Why manage your information?

4.2 Record information for referencing

4.3 Annotate and note-take

4.4 Citations and references

Module 5: Synthesise and communicate your information

Overview and objectives

5.1 Synthesise your information

5.2 Communicate your information

Module 6: Use your information appropriately

Overview and objectives

6.1 Privacy and security

6.2 Censorship and freedom of speech

6.3 Netiquette

6.4 Plagiarism