Chwilio a darganfod

Adnoddau dysgu ac addysgu ynghylch dod o hyd i wybodaeth o ansawdd da ac yn cadw i fyny â chyhoeddiadau newydd. Mae rhai o’r adnoddau ar gael yn Gymraeg.

I ddefnyddio adnodd unigol yn eich deunyddiau addysgu (yn unol â thelerau’r drwydded) cysylltwch ef yn uniongyrchol drwy’r botwm Rhagolwg neu glicio ar fotwm lawrlwytho’r ffeil. Gall myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd gael sesiynau tiwtorial a rhai adnoddau eraill hefyd drwy’r adran Sgiliau Astudio ar y fewnrwyd.

Resource title and description Type
Using generative AI for finding literature
Welcome to the Library's guide to using Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) to support your literature searching. This resource aims to help you understand the benefits and limitations of using generative AI for finding literature to reference in your academic work. Before you use any AI tool to support your assessed work, please check the guidance from your module or course and read the University’s guidance for students on using artificial intelligence in your learning. Generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot can be helpful when you need to identify a topic to research and/or define a research question. Perhaps you have an area of interest you'd like to research but need to refine into a research question or statement. Or maybe you want to get to know a little more about a topic, to give you ideas for themes or topics to research more deeply in the published literature. You can generate prompts which will direct the Gen AI tool to help you with these tasks. To access the tutorial please click here
Defnyddio Gen AI i gefnogi eich chwiliad llenyddiaeth
Croeso i ganllaw'r Llyfrgell i ddefnyddio Deallusrwydd Artiffisial Cynhyrchiol (Gen AI) i’ch helpu i chwilio am lenyddiaeth. Nod yr adnodd hwn yw eich helpu i ddeall manteision a chyfyngiadau Gen AI i ddod o hyd i lenyddiaeth i gyfeirio ati yn eich gwaith academaidd. Cyn i chi ddefnyddio unrhyw offeryn AI i helpu eich gwaith a fydd yn cael ei asesu, gwiriwch ganllawiau'ch modiwl neu gwrs a darllen canllawiau'r Brifysgol i fyfyrwyr ar ddefnyddio AI yn rhan o’ch dysgu.  Gall offer Gen AI cynhyrchiol fel Microsoft Copilot fod yn ddefnyddiol pan fydd angen i chi nodi pwnc i ymchwilio iddo a/neu ddiffinio cwestiwn ymchwil. Efallai bod gennych chi faes diddordeb yr hoffech chi ymchwilio iddo ond bod angen i chi ei fireinio i gwestiwn neu ddatganiad ymchwil. Neu efallai eich bod eisiau dysgu rhagor am bwnc, i roi syniadau i chi ar gyfer themâu neu bynciau i ymchwilio iddyn nhw mewn mwy o fanylder yn y llenyddiaeth gyhoeddedig. Gallwch chi greu ceisiadau ysgogi a fydd yn cyfeirio'r offeryn Gen AI i'ch helpu gyda'r tasgau hyn. I weld y tiwtorial, cliciwch ym
Bibliometreg 3 – Dod o hyd i ddata bibliometrig ac altmmetrig ar gyfer cyhoeddiadau
Mae'r adran hon yn eich cyflwyno i rai o'r cronfeydd data sydd ar gael ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd i adfer data bibliometrig.
Bibliometrics 3 – Finding data for publications
This section introduces you to some of the databases available at Cardiff University for retrieving bibliometric data.
Bibliometreg 1 – Trosolwg o ddata bibliometreg ac altmetreg
Mae'r tiwtorial hon yn rhoi cyflwyniad i ddata bibliometrig. Mae'n amlinellu'r prif fathau o ddata y gallwch ddod o hyd iddynt ac yn dangos rhai defnyddiau allweddol ar gyfer y data. Mae'n cynnwys pam mae’r data'n bwysig a'r hyn y gallech ei ddefnyddio ar ei gyfer.
Bibliometrics 1 – Overview of bibliometrics and altmetrics data
This tutorial provides an introduction to bibliometric data. It outlines the main types of data you can find and illustrates some key uses for the data. It covers why the data is important and what you might use it for.
Gwneud cais am fenthyg eitemau drwy’r post
Yn dangos sut y gall dysgwyr o bell wneud cais i fenthyg eitemau drwy’r post gan ddefnyddio LibrarySearch. Os hoffech chi ailbwrpasu’r fideo hwn ar gyfer eich addysgu eich hun, cysylltwch â ni drwy ilrb@caerdydd.ac.uk i wneud cais am becyn o ffeiliau’r fideo ffynhonnell.
Requesting postal loans
A video demonstration of how distance learners can request items as postal loans via LibrarySearch. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files.
Rhybuddion allweddair drwy Google Scholar
Cyflwyniad fideo am sut i set up keyword alerts in Google Scholar. Mae trawsgrifiad ar gael hefyd i'w lawrlwytho. Pe hoffech ailbwrpasu’r fideo hwn ar gyfer eich addysgu eich hun, cysylltwch â ni drwy ilrb@caerdydd.ac.uk i wneud cais am becyn o ffeiliau’r fideo ffynhonnell.
Rhybuddion dyfynnu Scopus
Cyflwyniad fideo am sut i set up citation alerts on Scopus. Mae trawsgrifiad ar gael hefyd i'w lawrlwytho. Pe hoffech ailbwrpasu’r fideo hwn ar gyfer eich addysgu eich hun, cysylltwch â ni drwy ilrb@caerdydd.ac.uk i wneud cais am becyn o ffeiliau’r fideo ffynhonnell.
Rhybuddion allweddair SCOPUS
Cyflwyniad fideo am sut i set up Rhybuddion allweddair SCOPUS. Mae trawsgrifiad ar gael hefyd i'w lawrlwytho. Pe hoffech ailbwrpasu’r fideo hwn ar gyfer eich addysgu eich hun, cysylltwch â ni drwy ilrb@caerdydd.ac.uk i wneud cais am becyn o ffeiliau’r fideo ffynhonnell.
Rhybuddion allweddair Web of Science
Cyflwyniad fideo am sut i set up Rhybuddion allweddair Web of Science Mae trawsgrifiad ar gael hefyd i'w lawrlwytho. Pe hoffech ailbwrpasu’r fideo hwn ar gyfer eich addysgu eich hun, cysylltwch â ni drwy ilrb@caerdydd.ac.uk i wneud cais am becyn o ffeiliau’r fideo ffynhonnell.
Defnyddio hidlyddion yn LibrarySearch
Cyflwyniad fideo am sut i defnyddio hidlyddion yn LibrarySearch. Mae trawsgrifiad hefyd ar gael  i'w lawrlwytho. Ymhlith y fideos eraill yn seiliedig ar y pwnc hwn, mae:
  • Eich cyfrif LibrarySearch
  • Pori'n rhithwir ar LibrarySearch
  • Ymchwilio i’ch pwnc drwy ddefnyddio LibrarySearch
  • Gwneud cais am eitemau drwy LibrarySearch
Gallwch ddod o hyd i restr chwarae ar gyfer ein canllawiau YouTube.
Ymchwilio i’ch pwnc drwy ddefnyddio LibrarySearch
Canllaw fideo am sut i ddefnyddio LibrarySearch i ymchwilio i'ch pwnc. Mae trawsgrifiad hefyd ar gael  i'w lawrlwytho.
Defnyddio cronfeydd data: y camau sylfaenol
Cyflwyniad fideo ar sut i lywio wrth ddefnyddio cronfeydd data. Cewch hyd i'r fideo ar YouTube hefyd. Mae trawsgrifiad hefyd ar gael i'w lawrlwytho. Pe hoffech ailbwrpasu’r fideo hwn ar gyfer eich addysgu eich hun, cysylltwch â ni drwy ilrb@caerdydd.ac.uk i wneud cais am becyn o ffeiliau’r fideo ffynhonnell.
Chwilio gydag allweddeiriau yn Scopus
Cyflwyniad fideo ar sut i chwilio gydag allweddeiriau yn Scopus. Mae trawsgrifiad hefyd ar gael i'w lawrlwytho. Pe hoffech ailbwrpasu’r fideo hwn ar gyfer eich addysgu eich hun, cysylltwch â ni drwy ilrb@caerdydd.ac.uk i wneud cais am becyn o ffeiliau’r fideo ffynhonnell.
Web of Science citation alerts
Video guide on how to set up citation alerts in Web of Science. A transcript is also available to download. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files.  
Web of Science keyword alerts
Video guide on how to set up keyword alerts in Web of Science. A transcript is also available to download. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files.
Scopus keyword alerts
Video guide on how to set up keyword alerts in Scopus. A transcript is also available to download. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files.
Scopus citation alerts
Video guide on how to set up citation alerts in Scopus. A transcript is also available to download. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files.
Google Scholar keyword alerts
Video guide on how to set up keyword alerts in Google Scholar. A transcript is also available to download. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files.
Searching with keywords in Scopus
Video introduction on how to search with keywords in Scopus. A transcript is also available to download. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files.
Using filters in LibrarySearch
Video introduction on how to use filters in LibrarySearch. A transcript is also available to download. Other videos on this topic include:
  • Your LibrarySearch Account
  • Virtual browsing in LibrarySearch
  • Researching your topic using LibrarySearch
  • Requesting items in LibrarySearch
You can find a playlist for our LibrarySearch guides on YouTube.
Researching your topic using LibrarySearch
Video introduction on how to use LibrarySearch to research your topic. A transcript is also available to download.
Video
Using databases: basics
Video introduction on how to navigate using databases. The video can also be found on YouTube. A transcript is also available. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files.
Using databases: accessing full text
Video introduction on how to access full texts when using databases. The video can also be found on YouTube. A transcript is also available. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files.
Accessing British standards online
Video introduction on how to access British standard online. The video can also be found on YouTube. A transcript is also available. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files.
Reading and critically analysing a journal article
This tutorial will discuss how to read and critically analyse an academic journal article. This tutorial will:
  • Explain the broad categorisations of journal articles
  • Explain/outline the peer review process whereby an article is submitted for scholarly evaluation by experts
  • Suggest questions you need to ask when reading and critically analysing a journal article
  • Provide practical tips to facilitate the effective reading and critical analysis of an article
What is a journal article?
This tutorial is an introduction to journal articles; what are they, why are they needed and how authors contribute. This tutorial will:
  • Provide an overview of some of the research process which goes into writing and publishing journal articles
  • Explain how journal articles are constructed
  • Explain why journal articles are constructed in this way
Tutorial
Gwerthuso’r dystiolaeth: dod o hyd i wybodaeth o safon uchel ar-lein
Mae’r tiwtorial Xerte hwn, ar gyfer disgyblion 6ed dosbarth ac addysg bellach yn bennaf, yn cwmpasu: diffinio cwmpas eich pwnc ymchwil, technegau chwilio i fanteisio’n llawn ar Google ac offer chwilio, a gwefannau i gael gwybodaeth o ansawdd da sydd ar gael yn rhad ac am ddim. Mae’r tiwtorial hwn yn rhan o gyfres Gwerthuso’r Dystiolaeth a grëwyd i gefnogi ysgolion sy’n cefnogi Uwch Fagloriaeth Cymru.
Ffynonellau gwybodaeth dibynadwy
Mae'r fideo byr hwn yn awgrymu ystod o ffynonellau ar-lein o ansawdd da ac sydd ar gael am ddim ar gyfer dod o hyd i wybodaeth ddibynadwy sy'n gysylltiedig â gofal iechyd. Mae trawsgrifiad Cymraeg ar gael.
Creu map meddwl
Sleid PowerPoint y gellir ei addasu sy’n cynnwys enghraifft o sut gallwch greu map meddwl er mwyn helpu i chwilio am wybodaeth am bwnc.
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Chwilio y tu hwnt i’ch rhestr ddarllen defnyddio LibrarySearch
Tiwtorial byr ar-lein â'r nod o gyflwyno technegau chwilio allweddol er mwyn ymchwilio i bwnc drwy LibrarySearch.
Chwilio y tu hwnt i’ch rhestr ddarllen defnyddio cronfeydd data cyfnodolion
Bydd y tiwtorial hwn yn eich tywys drwy'r broses o gynllunio chwiliad, datblygu strategaeth chwilio effeithiol a chwilio drwy gyfrwng cronfeydd data priodol.
Searching beyond your reading list using LibrarySearch
A short online tutorial aimed at introducing key search techniques for researching a topic via LibrarySearch.
Searching beyond your reading list using journal databases
A short online tutorial aimed at introducing key search techniques and resources for finding journal literature.
Cadw eich ymchwil yn gyfredol
Mae ein tiwtorial am sut i gadw eich ymchwil yn gyfoes yn eich tywys drwy'r gweithdrefnau sylfaenol i wneud y gorau o ymwybyddiaeth gyfredol yn eich maes ymchwil. Mae'n dangos sut i sefydlu gwahanol fathau o rybuddion ac mae'n tynnu sylw at ystod o offer ac adnoddau eraill i wneud yn siŵr eich bod yn cael y wybodaeth ddiweddaraf yn effeithlon ac yn effeithiol.
Keeping your research up-to-date
This tutorial guides you through the basic procedures for optimising current awareness in your research field. It demonstrates how to set up various types of alerts and highlights a range of other tools and resources to ensure you keep up to date efficiently and effectively.
Cyngor hanfodol ynghylch chwilio â Google
Bydd y fideo hwn yn dangos awgrymiadau syml i gael y gorau o Google. Mae'r fideo hefyd ar gael ar YouTube yn y Gymraeg a'r Saesneg. Mae trawsgrifiad ar gael. Pe hoffech ailbwrpasu’r fideo hwn ar gyfer eich addysgu eich hun, cysylltwch â ni drwy ilrb@caerdydd.ac.uk i wneud cais am becyn o ffeiliau’r fideo ffynhonnell.
Video
Nodi’r prif syniadau i ymchwilio iddynt
Gweithgaredd i helpu nodi syniadau neu gysyniadau pwysig cyn dechrau ymchwilio.
Activity
Identifying the key ideas to research
An activity to help identify key ideas or concepts before beginning research.
Activity
Cylch chwilio am lenyddiaeth
Delwedd yn dangos y cylch chwilio am lenyddiaeth.
Literature searching cycle
Image illustrating the literature searching cycle.
Dod o hyd i Ffynonellau Priodol
Tiwtorial Xerte yw hwn sydd wedi'i anelu at fyfyrwyr lefel ôl-raddedig a addysgir. Mae'n cynnwys:
  • Cynllunio eich chwiliad am wybodaeth drwy ddiffinio geiriau allweddol perthnasol ar eich pwnc
  • Nodi’r adnoddau gwybodaeth allweddol ar gyfer eich pwnc drwy’r fewnrwyd i fyfyrwyr
  • Mynd ati i chwilio am lenyddiaeth ar eich pwnc gan ddefnyddio amrywiaeth o adnoddau chwilio
  • Cyrchu testun llawn y dogfennau fel erthyglau o gyfnodolion ar-lein
  • Defnyddio cronfeydd data er mwyn eich helpu i gael y wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am gyhoeddiadau ar bwnc
Finding appropriate sources
This Xerte tutorial is aimed at postgraduate taught level students. It covers:
  • planning a search
  • identifying the key information resources to use
  • effective search techniques
  • how to access full text of documents online, and
  • how to use databases to keep up to date with new publications
Dod o hyd i wybodaeth
Fideo llawn gwybodaeth ar y ffyrdd gorau i ddod o hyd i wybodaeth ar gyfer eich pwnc. Mae’r fideo ar gael hefyd ar YouTube yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg. Mae trawsgrifiad ar gael.
Sut i gael mynediad i gyfnodolion oddi ar y campws gan ddefnyddio Google Scholar
Dyma fideo fyr ar weld testun llawn erthyglau i ffwrdd o'r campws gan ddefnyddio Google Scholar.
Google Scholar – Awgrymiadau hanfodol
Bydd y fideo yma yn dangos y prif awgrymiadau i gael y gorau o Google Scholar. Mae Google Scholar yn gronfa ymchwil i ddarganfod erthyglau, llyfrau, trafodion cynhadledd a gweithiau eraill academaidd.
  • Awgrym 1 - Manylwch wrth chwilio
  • Awgrym 2 - Mynediad i’r testun llawn
  • Awgrym 3 - Crëwch hysbysiad e-bost
  • Awgrym 4 - Defnyddiwch y dolenni "Cited by..."
  • Awgrym 5 - Crëwch ddolenni sefydlu eich meddalwedd rheoli cyfeiriadau
Pe hoffech ailbwrpasu’r fideo hwn ar gyfer eich addysgu eich hun, cysylltwch â ni drwy ilrb@caerdydd.ac.uk i wneud cais am becyn o ffeiliau’r fideo ffynhonnell.
Dod o hyd i eitemau ar eich rhestr darllen
Fideo gloi, addysgiadol ar sut i ddod o hyd i eitemau ar eich rhestr ddarllen. Mae’r fideo ar gael hefyd ar YouTube yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg.
Evaluating the evidence: finding good quality information online

This Xerte tutorial, aimed at 6th form and further education students, covers: defining the scope of your research topic, search techniques for getting the best out of Google and search tools and web sites for finding good quality, freely available information.

This tutorial is part of the Evaluating the Evidence suite created to support schools offering the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate.

Tutorial
Google search tips
A selection of simple tips and tricks to improve the accuracy and relevance of your results when searching via Google. The video is also available on YouTube in Welsh and English. A transcript is available. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files.
Creating a mindmap
A customisable PowerPoint slide featuring an example of how you can create a mindmap to help plan a search for information on a topic.
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Google Scholar – How to access journals off-campus
This video shows how to access journals while off-campus using Google Scholar.
Google Scholar – Essential tips
This video shows top tips for getting the best out of Google Scholar:
  • Tip 1 - How to focus your search
  • Tip 2 - How to access the full text
  • Tip 3 - How to set up email alerts
  • Tip 4 - How to use the "Cited by" links
  • Tip 5 - How to set up your reference management software
If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files.
Finding items on your reading list
Video giving top tips on finding items on a reading list. The video can also be found on YouTube in English and Welsh. An accompanying text guide is available.
Finding information
The University Library Service's quick video with top tips on finding information for your studies using the electronic resources available at Cardiff University. It can also be found on YouTube in English and Welsh. A transcript is available.