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Exploring & Finding Quality Sources O Develop a search strategy (what search terms will you use?) O Read the sources (website, journal articles and e- books) O note-make (a few dot points) O add new ideas to the concept map O Evaluate reliability of 3 sources - (use one worksheet per source; investigate one source per person to ensure you are using time productively) O reference your sources (refer to the diary pp.21-22)

Search Strategy O Key words from mind map O Search terms

Aiming for Quality Sources WHAT? O Academic Journals O eBooks O High quality websites/organisations WHERE? O BCC & SLQ Library Databases O University of Queensland UQ Cyberschool

Academic Journals OAcademic journals are written by and for experts (scholars and researchers) in their chosen field. OThey are used to share research with the academic community to build the body of knowledge on a topic. OFor in-depth examination of a topic, academic journals should be your first choice. OYears 11 & 12 should be starting to use this level of academic material

BCC Libraries Join State Library of Queensland (SLQ) and Brisbane City Council (BCC) Libraries to access a range of journals and e-books. O Brisbane City Council Libraries O Access Science O Pro Quest Science Journal O Berg Fashion Files O Oxford Art Online O Biography Resource Online O Real Time Health O Time Digital Archives O Australia & New Zealand Reference Centre (Newspapers and Journals) O Opposing View Points Resource Centre

State Library of Queensland O Access e-books and journal articles

Borrow University Resources Visit the University of Queensland (UQ) to borrow books just like a university student. Annual fee applies. See MMC Library to register. PLUS Access a range of databases here at school using the UQ Cyberschool.

Via UQ Cyberschool Log in to these databases from the UQ Cybershool website 1) LIBRARY WEB (search by specific topic) Username: mmcollege Password: donkin 2) WEBLINKS ONLINE (search by broad school subject areas) Username: mmcnundah Password: donkin