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SAT0100 March 2017
Finding good information
In this workshop…..
• Search terms
• Finding information
• Evaluating
The Real ThingJob sectors presentation coursework
Current state of the sector• Skills trends• Impact of technology• Regional variations
Prospects in the sector• Opportunities• Salary range• Impact of Brexit
Different jobs in the sector• Predicted job roles• Variations in roles and responsibilities• Additional skills required
Search the Internet to find something that you can use in your Job Sector coursework.
Be prepared to tell the class how you found it and why you chose it.
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Professional organisations
Job or career prospects
Tip: Think about
searching for….
Job profiles
Broaden USA OR America comput*
Exclude Jaguar –cat
Phrase “project management”
Definition Define “biomedical scientist”
Find similar Related:www.nhs.uk
Specific subjects Counselling site: psychology
Specific types “software development” site: ac
Specific types “forensic scientist” site: gov
Streamline your search
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http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/Foundation2017/SearchTips
Click on ‘Tools’ to refine your search by ‘location’ or ‘date’.
Tools
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/Internet
• What you found
• How you found it
• Why you chose it
MyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > Databases > C
• Go to http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/Foundation2017
• Have a look at the 4 items
• How do I know if the information is reliable?
Evaluating information
• Authority• Relevance• Intent• Objectivity• Currency
Be critical
Library resourcesMyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > My Subject Library Guides
MyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > Databases > L
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/Lynda
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