Environmental Sciences

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

Reading Lists

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Independent Research - getting started

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How to identify different sources of information and links to useful books and ebooks.

 

Creating a search strategy

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The following pages have been designed to take you step-by-step through the process of creating a search strategy.

They can be read in the order given, or if one step of the process is of particular interest to you - for example - Applying search techniques - you can go straight to that section.

• Breaking your topic into concepts

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• Considering alternative keywords

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• Applying search techniques

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• Using Limiters

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• Using specialist databases

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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