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Primo Search

Use Primo Search to find information your topic:

  • After you have run a search, use the Refine My Results panel to limit to specific types of resources like books
  • For more tips on using Primo Search, see the Primo Search Help Guide.
  • For more information on borrowing, see the Library's Borrowing webpage.

Referencing

The Referencing at Charles Sturt University webpage has lots of helpful information about referencing including links to the following resources:

  • Academic Referencing Tool
  • APA 7th Referencing Summary PDF
  • APA 7th Example Reference List
  • and more!

The main referencing style at Charles Sturt University is APA 7th though this is not the only style used at the University and you should check with your lecturer if you are unsure.

Help from a librarian

Oxford Reference Online

Oxford Reference Online is a huge repository of subject-specific dictionaries, encyclopaedias, and other reference-type material.

Introduction to Primo Search

For further assistance with using Primo Search, see the Library's Primo Search Help Guide

Evaluate information

Use this simple test to check if your resources are appropriate and relevant for use in your assessments.

Peer review

Do you need to find peer reviewed or refereed journals for your assessment? The video below can show you how.

Reading and downloading eBooks

Arrangements for viewing and downloading eBooks vary according to the collection they are in.

Generally, you can read an eBook online using the "read online" interface in the collection, or download the eBook to your computer or mobile device. Downloading to your computer requires the free software Adobe Digital Editions, while downloading to a device requires a free app - Bluefire Reader or Aldiko Book Reader (for android only).

There are sometimes limits on the number of concurrent users for an eBook, and often limits on how much you can print and copy.

For more assistance with finding and using eBooks, see the Library Resource Guide on eBooks.

Academic writing support

Charles Sturt University also has other services which can help you to get the best possible results for your work:

  • Turnitin Software - A Turnitin account allows you to check your own writing for inadvertent plagiarism or quotation errors.  Detect and fix problems before submission. Some assessments will require you to submit your work to Turnitin before final submission! 
  • Access support guides and advice to help you understand and prepare for your assignments in the Learning Skills section of the Student Portal.
  • The Academic Skills Forum is an ideal place to post those vexing questions about assignment writing techniques. Access the forum from the Brightspace My Subjects - Academic Skills Support Widget.
  • Why not attend an Academic Skills workshop online to enhance or refresh your academic writing skills.
  • Make an appointment with an Academic Skills adviser for personal help seven days a week.

 

Online Library Workshops

Online Library Workshops are available for you to watch online anytime! Workshops cover a variety of topics and are available via our Online Library Workshops page or the Student Portal. If you prefer to attend in real-time, you can register for a selection of our most popular workshops that are held live online at the start of each session.

Help from a Faculty Librarian

Charles Sturt University acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located, paying respect to Elders, both past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples.Acknowledgement of Country

Charles Sturt University is an Australian University, TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018. CRICOS Provider: 00005F.