Students can access a large collection of eBooks (electronic books) through the ProQuest Ebook Central database, access to various journal websites, scholarly articles & library guides for their research & referencing.
There are a broad range of guides and tutorials available, that can help in areas such as finding journal articles, finding credible sources, unit guides, effective internet searching, and research toolkits.
What is referencing?
Referencing is a standardised method of acknowledging sources of information and ideas that you have used in your assignments, in a way that uniquely identifies their source. Direct quotations, facts and figures, as well as ideas and theories, from both published and unpublished works, must be referenced.
Why reference?
Referencing is necessary to support your arguments, to verify quotations, to enable readers to follow-up and read more fully the cited author’s arguments and to avoid plagiarism.
Databases are searchable, up-to-date indexes of journal articles, and other types of information. Curtin students and staff have access to a broad range of Databases that they can use as a platform to search for sources on a topic. Click here to view the Databases available from A – Z
The Learning Centre’s Online Programs are available to help you enhance your academic study, writing, numeracy, and ICT skills. There are different programs and tutorials created with interactive activities that you can complete at your own convenience. Click here to view the full range of programs available.
If you are New to Curtin, and still struggling with how to navigate the Online Library here’s a helpful link for you – Using the Online Library
Alternatively, you can book an appointment with a member of the staff.