Reference skills
Listings on how to search for and evaluate reference information.
The reference interview
Reference interview - quick hints [new window] Compiled by the Virginia Commonwealth University.
Reference interview - online tutorial [new window] Created by Australian Flexible Learning.
Evaluating information
ICYouSee: T is for thinking [new window] Points to consider when evaluating web sites with links to other evaluation tools and sample pages to use as examples. Created by Ithaca College Library in the U.S.
How to critically analyze Information Sources [new window] Compiled by the Reference Services Division of Cornell University in the U.S.
Searching for information
Research Strategy: The seven steps of the research process [new window] A simple and effective strategy for finding information and documenting the sources you find. Adapt this outline to your needs.
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Last updated: 3rd February 2012
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