UCD Library : An Leabharlann, An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath

Supporting Your Learning

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Define Your Information Needs

Defining your research topic will help you find useful and relevant information.

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Citing Correctly for Your Subject

Find out what citation style your school requires and how to use it correctly.

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Search Tips

Find out about tips and tools for more effective searching online.

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Evaluating Information

Find out how to critically evaluate the quality of different information sources.

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Plagiarism

Find out how to define plagiarism and how to recognise and avoid it in your work.

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Determine Which Resource to Use

Different kinds of information can be found in different types of resources. Which do you need?