Earth Sciences

This page will help you get more out of your Library resources for your assignments, projects and dissertations in Earth Sciences

Reading Lists

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Independent Research - getting started

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• Choosing your sources - first steps

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It is important to understand the kind of information you need when researching for your assignment.  For example you may want to start by finding definitions or background information. Alternatively you may be seeking statistics or research findings. Once you have decided what type of information you need you can use the Ocean of Information to help you to understand the value of different sources and how to access them.

Evaluating your sources is also crucial when writing a piece of academic work - the Evaluating information page on the library website will guide you through this process

 

• Finding print books and ebooks using the Library Catalogue

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Links to books provided by the University Library. Includes textbooks, dictionaries and encyclopedias.

• Ebook collections

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Access to subject specific collections of ebooks and large multidisciplinary collections

• Dictionaries and encyclopedias

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• Getting started with Discovery

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Use Discovery to find a range of resources including books, journal articles and audio visual material.

Creating a search strategy

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Independent Research - beyond the basics

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How to develop and apply advanced search techniques using a range of specialist resources including databases. Links to online resources from organisations and professional bodies.

Referencing

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Guidance and support for referencing in APA7 and links to information on reference management software

Your Subject Team

 Hannah Britcher

Faculty Librarian

email hannah.britcher@port.ac.uk

 Marie Smith

Assistant Faculty Librarian

email Marie.smith@port.ac.uk