To get the best results you need to understand exactly what you are being asked to do. The first step is to define the task.
Defining the task involves
- Understanding the question
- Using what you know
- Background Reading
- Developing keywords
- Planning the final product
The Information Search Process prepared by the NSW DET is a very good guide to defining your task
The State Library of Victoria also provides an excellent guide to help you effectively define your task.
Additional Resources
Keywords, Macquarie University