Design, Art & Photography

Picking your topic IS research!

When you pick your topic, it's not set in stone. Picking and adjusting your topic is an integral part of the research process!

Credits

Anne Burke: Project Lead, Scripting, Storyboards
Kim Duckett: Team Lead
Daria Dorafshar: Graphics and Animation
Mara Mathews: Narration
Jason Evans Groth: Audio Production
Andreas Orphanides: Writing, Editing, Technical Infrastructure
Sarah Craig, Jennifer Garrett, Adrienne Lai: Additional Writing and Editing

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Annotated Bibliographies

What is an Annotated Bibliography?
This short video from Brock University Library explains the basics of Annotated Bibliographies.

Literature Reviews

Research Methods

Sage Research Methods
SAGE Research Methods provides access to books, encyclopedias and journal articles, specifically on research methods. You can explore methods to help design your research project, understand particular methods or discover new ones. It is also a useful tool for conducting research and writing up your findings.

Quick tips for research

1. Choose your keywords carefully (Video 1:28min)

2. Use the Library Catalogue and this Subject Guide to find resources

3. Keep track of what you find and where you find it (Reference Management tools).

4. Use the Study Toolbox for writing and other study tips.

5. Check you references in the appropriate referencing guide.

6. Ask Susan, your librarian, if you have any questions seady@unitec.ac.nz

APA Referencing

Note: Please contact the Learning Advisors if you have an enquiry.

APA Referencing Guide

Mātauranga Māori Resources

Video in Te Reo Māori.