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Enabling Pathways Library Guide: EPHUMA131

Guide to assist Open Foundation and Newstep students find information for assignments

EPHUMA131 - Australian History to Federation

Last updated 16/03/2020  Checked for S1 2020

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Assessment 3: Annotated bibliography
Topic
  • Choose one of the topics provided and compile an annotated bibliography in preparation for your major essay topic (see Assessment 4, below).
  • The topic you choose will be the same for both Assessments 3 and 4.
Resources needed
  • At least 3 academic sources (books and journal articles)
  • Do not use any web sites
Referencing style
  • Chicago A referencing (footnotes / bibliography)
  • Don't forget to check out the useful guide in your Blackboard course.
Example Library catalogue searches

Suggested readings

  • The readings provided in your Blackboard course.
How the Library can help with this assignment
  • Finding the academic sources you need.
  • Accessing ejournals and ebooks.
  • Guidance evaluating your sources (what to think about).
  • Assistance with referencing.
  • Book a Librarian to get assistance.
Other things that will help
Assessment 4: Essay
Topic
  • Build upon your annotated bibliography (Assessment 3) in order to write a full essay.
  • The topic you choose will be the same for both Assessments 3 and 4.
Resources needed

  • At least 5 academic sources (books and journal articles)
  • Do not use any web sites
Referencing style
  • Chicago A referencing (footnotes / bibliography)
  • Don't forget to check out the useful guide in your Blackboard course.
Example Library catalogue searches

Suggested readings

  • The readings provided in your Blackboard course.
How the Library can help with this assignment
  • Finding the academic sources you need.
  • Accessing ejournals and ebooks.
  • Assistance with referencing.
  • Book a Librarian to get assistance.
Other things that will help