Biology: Reproduction & Genetics Issues Investigation
SEARCH TIPS
Search for exact phrases using quotation marks -
"stem cell"
Use AND to narrow search to include both terms -
"stem cell research" AND funding
Use OR to expand search to include either search term (synonyms) -
IVF OR "in-vitro fertilisation"
Use brackets to combine AND & OR rules -
medicare AND (IVF OR in-vitro fertilisation)
EVALUATING SOURCES
You can't trust everything you read on the internet. Evaluate your sources using the TRAAP test.
T - Timeliness - Was the information published in the last 10 years?
R - Relevance - Is the information relevant to your topic?
A - Authority - Does the author have qualifications or experience?
A - Accuracy - Does the information align with what other sources say?
P - Purpose - Is the source's purpose to inform, not to sell or convince?
WHERE TO LOOK
Use the search bar to find a detailed background on your topic.
A database of academic articles and periodicals.
Click Advanced Search, then enter your key words.
Under Select an Access Type, select
Content I can access.
ARTICLES & BOOK CHAPTERS
REFERENCING
The APA referencing style includes both in-text references and a reference list.
Select from a list of resource types to generate your APA reference list entry.
Check your generated references against this guide and find more examples.
Password: 8006138035L
Need help with referencing or finding reliable sources? Contact the library!