MultiSearch
MultiSearch is the Library’s search platform that provides access to the majority of Library resources. You can use it to find books, journal and newspaper articles, theses, databases, unit readings, exam papers, and more. Sign in with your OneID for better results. Access MultiSearch;
Research Databases
MultiSearch searches across most of the Library's resources, but it doesn't search everything.
To make sure you are finding all relevant literature, you can also search the subject databases included in each topic on the left-hand side. Research databases may be subject specific or cover many different topic areas. The search techniques you use in MultiSearch are usually the same ones you use in the subject databases.
When you are analysing an assignment task or searching on a topic, try using alternative phrases for the same concept. You might find one phrase gives you far more results than the others. Below are some examples to start you thinking;
Use inverted commas to link two words together as a phrase
|
Subject |
Alternative search terms |
|---|---|
|
Gender |
"gender roles" ; postfeminism ; identity ; stereotypes |
|
Demography |
population ; "human ecology" ; "population dynamics" |
|
International relations |
geopolitics ; "foreign affairs" ; "comparative government" ; "foreign policy" |
|
Climate change |
"global warming" ; "climate crisis" ; "global heating" ; "climate emergency" |
|
Inequality |
disparity ; discrimination ; imbalance ; prejudice ; disparate |
Try linking one of your search terms with another concept from your assignment. The 'AND' in the middle is capitalized to link the terms, e.g.
"climate change" AND Australia
"gender roles" AND parenting
Often, you will be required to find and use peer reviewed journal articles in your units.
Peer review refers to:
Peer review is important because:
How do you choose peer reviewed material?
Choosing peer reviewed sources for your assessment is a good idea (great start), but there are other things you need to think about when selecting the right material. Click on the link below to Learn more about how to evaluate sources;
Research Assistant is an AI-enabled tool in MultiSearch that allows you to search the Macquarie University Library catalogue using natural language queries. You can use Research Assistant to:
How to access Research Assistant
