It can be quite overwhelming to start any research assignment, but if it is broken down into smaller separate steps, it becomes more manageable and less daunting.

This guide is meant to assist you with tackling your first assignment. It also provides the basics and sets the foundation for more complex assignments which require deep interrogation of library resources, including consultation with expert library staff.

As you begin to think about your assignment, consider how you find and evaluate your information. This guide walks you through the basics of what is called the research process, and how to find library resources to support your assignment.

If this guide does not fulfil all your information needs for the first assignment, do not hesitate to explore the wide range of library guides or contact the library staff.