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
Critical Thinking CRAAP Test - apply the CRAAP test to assess the validity and quality of any information you use - so you research is accurate
Database Pātengi raraung Auckland libraryfree resource for all Aucklanders (where you can get books sent to your local library) or use their digital database to view articles anywhere, anytime 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...
Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre Plus (the link for this database was not working - please go through Epic)
Username: diocesan Password: spotrocks Infobase Learn 360Database of videos, tutorials, encyclopedias, pictures Username: dsfg Password: digital Websites Pae tukutuku Any Questions an online schoolwork helpdesk. 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. Consumer protection - Owned by the NZ Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment INNZ - Index NZ news paper and magazine articles Ministry of Justice - NZ Ministry of Justice New Zealand Legislation - Provided by the NZ Parliamentary Counsel Office New Zealand Law Society - article from their 'news and communication' Netsafe - an independent, non-profit online safety organisation - supported by the Ministry of Education Privacy Commissioner - NZ organisation that administers The Privacy Act (which has cross overs with the HDCA) Victim's Info - operates under the Ministry of Justice
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