Foundation March 2017

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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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