USING ICT FOR RESEARCH AND REFERENCING
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has transformed the way students, researchers, and professionals search for information, collect data, analyse findings, and manage references. ICT tools make research faster, more accurate, and more accessible.
Using ICT effectively for research and referencing requires skills in finding reliable information, evaluating sources, organising materials, and correctly acknowledging the work of other authors.
MEANING OF ICT IN RESEARCH
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) refers to digital technologies used to access, store, process, create, and share information.
In research, ICT includes:
1. Computers and laptops.
2. Internet services.
3. Online databases.
4. Digital libraries.
5. Research software.
6. Reference management tools.
7. Communication platforms.

