Research tips for 2012
Dec. 1st | Posted by Heather Carine
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We are all researchers at some time during the day. Over the last few years, it has been a pleasure to share some ideas with readers around the world on practical ways to help you with your everyday research.
In 2011 research tips has covered the four basic elements of research that help you to find what you are looking for and connect the dots. Read more... Business research (Adelaide)
Nov. 8th | Posted by Heather Carine
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Heather recently presented to the Australian Law Librarians' Association (SA Div.) and ALIA Special Libraries (SA) in Adelaide, South Australia on tips for business research. "Excellent presentation - information in a nutshell" "Very useful tips" "Lots of ideas. Love the handout" "Really enjoyed - learned lots" .
Read more... Tags: ALLA, Business research, Research strategy, Training
Business Research workshop (Sydney)
Jun. 30th | Posted by Heather Carine
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In late June, Heather presented a two hour workshop to the Australian Law Librarians' Association (NSW) in Sydney.
"Session made me think about how I am researching, and how I can improve it to make the process more efficient & effective"
"Well structured, and delivered by a knowledgeable person"
"Very worthwhile"
"Interesting, concise, valuable & thorough overview with great specific examples and hints"
Read more... Tags: ALLA, Business research, Research strategy, Training, Workshop
Mastering the basics
Jun. 1st | Posted by Heather Carine
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In all fields, mastering the basics is a fundamental step in capably performing your role and developing your own personal approach.
In business research, mastering the basics includes - grasping the research task, sticking to time and budget, using the best sources, checking for reliability, meeting deadlines.
The basics are fundamental to delivering good results, and mastering the basics is an ongoing learning experience. Read more... Connecting the dots
Jan. 1st | Posted by Heather Carine
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Research is connecting the dots. The right information is rarely found in the one place. One of the skills of good researchers is finding and bringing together pieces of information to find the answer.
The ability to quickly connect the dots is a mix of knowing where to look, and what tools to use to for the job. Read more... 