Research tips and tricks Pro Tip 1 : Narrow down your search by trying other specific keywords Pro Tip 2 : If a database gives you the "advance search" option, try it! It will narrow down your search faster. Pro Tip 3 : Every time you use a new website, copy + paste the URL into a document. You can then include them in your bibliography At Dio we format our referencing using APA style Pro Tip 4 : Try searching educational institutions of the town, city or country of the person you are researching. It is more likely they will be researched when there is a connection to the place ** All suggested resources below have used the keywords "Fast fashion" and/or "Christian ethics"
Databases Pātengi raraung Auckland library Articles - you may need to sign in to access articles, see a librarian if you require help in creating an account EPIC access to databases containing are variety of up-to-date, reliable resources Username: diocesan Password: spotrocks These databases in particular might be helpful to you...
Websites Pae tukutuku Any Questions an online schoolwork help-desk. Log in between 1pm and 6pm Monday to Friday and a research librarian will be available to to provide guidance with your inquiry BBC Bitesize - free online study support resource for students Christian Aid - a partnership of people, churches and local organisations committed to ending poverty worldwide, take a look at their work in Bangladesh Fairtrade Australia/New Zealand - a non for-profit company that is dedicated to stable prices, decent working conditions and the empowerment of farmers and workers around the world. Look at their page on Cotton How stuff works - how well do you know the Bible? Take their quiz! INNZ - Index NZ news paper and magazine articles Jesus Economy - non-profit charitable organization, which lives by Jesus' principals - take a look at their CEO and Founder writing aboutWhy Fair Trade Matters to Christianity Stop the Traffik - a campaign coalition to bring an end to human trafficking worldwide. Take a look at their work on the Global Blanket Tearfund - a Christian aid and development organisation - take a look at their report on fast fashion The 2019 Ethical Fashion Report THE TRUTH BEHIND THE BARCODE The True Cost - check out the website behind the Fast Fashion movie. Take a deeper look at Human Rights and the Environmental impact Podcasts BBC podcast - Professor Robert Beckford in conversation with guests about religion and fashion Good conversations - author MK Jorgenson discusses her book about fast fashion from a Christian perspective NPR - The Fast World of Fast Fashion - a podcast series that examine the fast-fashion business, the people behind it and it's environmental impact NPR - "Ethical Fashion: Is The Tragedy In Bangladesh A Final Straw?"
And for when our self-isolation period is over... Books Pukapuka Dio library - if a book you are interested in is not available at the Senior Library, ask a librarian to reserve it for you. Auckland library - a free resource for all Aucklanders, get books sent to your local library