Finding information

Academic assignments are built on scholarly evidence, so finding appropriate information sources is an essential skill you will need to develop at university. There are many tips and techniques to help you find good quality sources; the key is to explore and test them yourself.

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Assignment process

Assignments are not always a linear journey, but usually you’ll have to complete the following steps:

UniSkills assignment process graphic A graphic image showing the assignment process. It includes the main modules from the Curtin Library UniSkills assignment guide, and flows from the Getting started module, to the Finding information module, then the Reading and note-taking module, to the Writing module, to the Referencing module and finally the Before submission module. The graphic also is a navigation element and provides the same navigation as the assignment element in the top of page navigation. Getting startedFinding informationReading & note-takingReferencingBefore submissionWritingUniSkills assignment process graphicCurtin LibraryA graphic image showing the assignment process. It includes the main modules from the Curtin Library UniSkills assignment guide, and flows from the Getting started module, to the Finding information module, then the Reading and note-taking module, to the Writing module, to the Referencing module and finally the Before submission module. The graphic also is a navigation element and provides the same navigation as the assignment element in the top of page navigation.