Introduction and study 101
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."
Arthur Ashe
Guide outline
Has it been a while since you studied? Are you taking on a microcredential for the first time, or in a very different learning area? This short self-paced guide will develop your digital and academic skills for stronger study outcomes. You’ll learn tips and tricks to make it easier to:
- Develop a search strategy and find research
- Google like a scholar
- Choose the right resources for your assessment
- Read and take notes with purpose
- Reference articles, books, and other resources
- Manage your time, your information and your wellbeing
Get to know your Library
New to Deakin? Watch this short video to find out how your digital library supports your study.
Where to start?
It takes time to find the right information and to put together your assessment resources. Knowing what’s coming up will help you balance your work commitments with your study and start collecting relevant information. Take a moment before you start researching to think about what you need to find.
Sources of information
Figuring out what information you need to get the job done relies on understanding the scope of your question and the type of information that will be useful. As a Deakin student you have a wealth of resources and support through Deakin Library. Click the buttons below to read more about different types of information resources.
Your Task
Start by looking at your assessment task and asking yourself these key questions
Top Tech Tips
Unfamiliar Library or digital terms
Digital study has a language you need to work with. If clearing your cache, enabling cookies, or Boolean operators are unfamiliar terms, explore this Learn about page for some common Library and digital terms.
Speaking of cookies
Some databases use cookies and/or have popup messages. Ensure that you enable popups for these databases in your internet browser. More information is on the Recommended Browser & Settings webpage.
Contact us
Keep in mind, if you would like to extend your digital or academic skills learning you can always:
- Contact your Librarian
- Contact a Language and Learning Adviser (Study Support)