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"All databases and search engines for the web have features which allow you to refine your search. Becoming familiar with these feature will enable you to navigate your way to an effective information search."

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Here is a definition of Truncation that makes sense to me... It is a tool we can use in search engines and databases to help us find information. Discovered I use truncation symbols! Did you realise you do to?

Tips for you to use search engines to find information on the web.

diabetes australia

Diabetes Australia is the national peak body for diabetes in Australia providing a single, powerful, collective voice for people living with diabetes, their families and carers. A non-profit organisation, Diabetes Australia works in partnership with diabetes consumer organisations, health professionals, educators and researchers to minimise the impact of diabetes in the Australian community. Diabetes Australia is committed to turning diabetes around through awareness, prevention, detection, management and the search for a cure.

Info from Shawn about how to use search engines more effectively

"The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) is the independent accrediting authority for nursing and midwifery under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. It sets standards for accreditation and accredits nursing and midwifery courses and providers. The ANMAC is also an authorised assessing authority for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) and undertakes skills assessments of internationally qualified nurses and midwives seeking permanent migration in Australia."

Can others suggest better tags for this site? So we can have better search topics.