Library and study 101
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."
Arthur Ashe
Guide outline
This short self-paced guide will develop your digital and study skills. 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?
During your studies you will need to explore information from a wide variety of sources. It depends on the assessment, but if you can respond to a question or task by drawing together ideas from a variety of relevant sources, this demonstrates your ability to research widely, think critically about a topic, and combine ideas to make your point.
Sources of information
Figuring out what information you need to get the job done relies on understanding the scope of your question and what information types 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)
Attribution and acknowledgement
Just as we talk about in this guide, crediting creators or attributing content is a core part of both academic integrity and of being a digital citizen more broadly. This guide was co-created by Deakin Library and Deakin Language and Learning Advisers (Study Support).