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CHAPTER 7

Information Gathering Process

6 reasons why you need information


Supplement and complement your course module; Prepare for discussion in classroom and for online
tutorial; Produce assignments in the form of project papers, case studies, reports, etc; Prepare for oral and written examinations Expand your subject knowledge, and general knowledge adding value to your learning; Satisfy your curiosity and fulfill your need to discover knowledge.
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Where to get information?


TSDAS Digital Library
Provides linkages to libraries in and outside of the country; Provides a wide range of materials; Can access the library collections and systems.

Using digital library, helps you to develop 2 basic skills:

Information Retrieval Skills

ICT skills for Information retrieval


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Locating and retrieving information Evaluating and selecting


information

Online Public Access Catalogue

(OPAC) an electronic catalogue Electronic databases (e-books and e-journals) Internet websites

What is a digital library? Components of a Digital Library

Provides a set of digital content and

services which can be accessed via networked electronic systems (internet).

TSDAS Digital Library

Technical Infrastructure
(i) (ii) Hardware HP server Software Software - VIRTUA (i) (ii)

Knowledge Databases
Commercial Databases E-Books: ebrary E-journals In-house Databases OPAC

User Education
(i) Courses Learning Skills for Open and Distance Learners Basic Information Skills Advanced Information Skills
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The Information Trail


Identify & analysing topic of assignment

Searching for information

Search Strategies

Evaluation and selection

Presentation
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Ask yourself what the issues and sub-issues of the assignment topic are;

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There are 2 things you should considered: recognising information resources; 1. Types of information: Books, journal articles, conference paper recognising information sources; 1. Local databases: OPAC 2. Commercial electronic databases: e-books (ebrary, Books24x7), e-journal (ProQuest, EBSCOhost)
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Search strategies for information retrieval

What is a search strategy?

Types of search strategies

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It is the action plan for retrieving information; It saves time and allows relevant information to be retrieved from various source;

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There are 5 types : 1.Author search 2.Title search 3.Author title search 4.Subject search 1.Keyword search

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Boolean Connector

AND

OR

NOT

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