Task: Choose one country in the world and select a well-known dance from that country. Make sure you choose a dance genre that you can find lots of quality information about.
Databases
Auckland Library Articles EPIC access to databases containing are variety of up-to-date, reliable resources These databases in particular might be helpful to you...
Username: diocesan Password: spotrocks Infobase Learn 360Database of videos, tutorials, encyclopedias, pictures Username: dsfg Password: digital
All suggested resources below have used the keyword "salsa dance" & "dancing" 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
Any Questions an online schoolwork help desk. Log in between 1pm and 6pm Monday to Friday and a research librarian will be available to help you and to provide guidance with your inquiry. BBC - Arts Digital NZ run by National Library, Digital NZ will connect you to reliable digital collections for all things New ZealandBBC New Zealand History New Zealand School of Dance Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of NZ (National Library resource)
CRAAP Test Apply the CRAAP test to assess the validity and quality of any information you use - so you research is accurate Search Engines Search engines can be a great tool to find information however you need to be a critical thinker when using them. Google - tips for faster searching
Use quotes to search for an exact phrase
Use an asterisk within quotes to specify unknown or variable words
Use the minus sign to eliminate results containing certain words or the plus sign to include them