Information Literacy
Finding and using information
Defining
What do I really need to find out?
Locating
Where can I find the information I need?
Selecting
What information do I really have to use?
Organising
How can I best use this information?
Presenting
How can I present this information?
Assessing
What did I learn?
For more on information literacy see the online study skills links
Drop in Learning Support
Drop in Learning Support is available at the Bruce, Reid and Southside Learning Centres for all CIT students. Tutors are teachers from the Vocational College. Find the latest timetable on the Learning Centre Website.
Tutors can help with:
• Research and study skills
• English communication skills
• Preparing oral presentations
• Understanding and responding to assignments
• Maths for your course
• Time management and study tips
• Using computers, Elearn and the internet
• Using a scientific calculator
Books on Study Skills and Essay writing
Acknowledging the Source
Not sure how to write a bibliography and acknowledge the work of others in your assignments? Find out how to reference your work using either the Harvard style or APA style in the CIT Learning Centre's guide Acknowledging the Source.
Online study skills links
- Different writing styles - academic writingCovers descriptive, analytical and reflective writing styles.
- ICYouSee: T is for Thinking: A Guide to Critical Thinking About What You See on the Web
- Introduction - Harvard Referencing Module - LibGuides at La Trobe University
- Learning Centre - The University of SydneyWhat is the difference between descriptive, analytical, persuasive and critical writing?
- Monash University - Essay writingEssay writing tutorial
- St George & Sutherland College LibrariesLink to video clips on Information literacy.
- The Internet DetectiveFinding and evaluating information online
- UC Berkeley - Finding Information on the Internet: A TutorialOnline tutorial
- UNE - eSKILLS UNE - eSKILLS UNE
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