This document provides a detailed overview of the Informit Explore product, which has been integrated into the Informit Search platform under the domain search.informit.org/explore.
Below is a summary of the key features included in the initial release.
Subjects
Informit Explore covers a wide range of subject areas, each containing 10 individual issues along with curated content from the Informit Search database. The subjects available in the initial release include:
- Business and economics
- Health
- Indigenous Australia
- Literature
- Media, art and culture
- Politics
- Psychology and mental health
- Society
- Sustainability and the environment
- Technology
Issues/topics
Each subject in Informit Explore delves deeper into specific facets through individual issues and topics. Each subject area features 10 issues/topics, offering curated content that is refined to address particular aspects of the subject in greater detail.
Topic summaries
Explore’s issue pages include topical summaries written and reviewed by Australian education professionals, including a full review conducted by the Australian Council for Educational Research. These summaries provide an overview of the relevant issue within an Australian context, offering valuable context and insights, alongside discussion and comprehension questions to extend learning. They are mapped to version 9 of the Australian curriculum.
Curated Content
Each subject area and issue on Informit Explore has been carefully curated so as to highlight relevant content across Informit’s broader collection. This content is categorised as follows:
Featured Content: Hand-picked content that is highly relevant to the topic.
Trending Content: Content that is currently engaging users the most.
Further Content: Additional relevant content accessible via the "Search on Informit" buttons, which lead to more extensive resources on Informit Search.
Trending widgets
Trending widgets have been added to the Explore subject areas. These widgets display curated content under each subject that has the highest engagement from both Explore and Informit Search users.
Expert Perspectives
The Expert Perspectives widget has been integrated into Explore. This feature showcases conversations with leading academics, providing insights and expert opinions on various topics.
Directory
A comprehensive directory has been added to Informit Explore, which includes:
- Issues
- Subjects
- Publications
- Videos
This directory serves as a centralised resource, making it easy for users to navigate and access the wealth of content available on Explore.
Subscription information
The domains and content under Informit Explore are exclusively available to subscribers of the Explore product. Access to these resources is restricted to those who have an active subscription or a trial.
Product updates
This document serves as a record of the initial features and content available in Informit Explore. Please refer to this Knowledge Base for future updates and additional features as they are released.