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Introduction to Research: Home

Common Web Browsers

Google Chrome

 

Firefox

Safari

Internet Explorer

Microsoft Edge

 

Credible Search Engines

 

 

 

 

 

Credible Websites

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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National Geographic explores the people, places & events of our world

 

FUSE

 

Free educational resources for primary & secondary school students

 

ABC Science: Ask an Expert

 

LIVESCIENCE offers a fascinating window into the natural and technological world

Credible Database

The Research Process

 

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The Internet: How Search Works

What is a Domain Name

Plagiarism

Cartoon used under Creative Commons from  BLAUGH.com

 

What is plagiarism

Plagiarism Checker

Openclipart

Search Clipart for copyright free images!

Creating a Reference List

State Library of Victoria: Evaluating Websites

Choosing Images that are available to 'Reuse'

Use Creative Commons to search for images that are free to 're-use'. 

Attribution: Making sure you credit the author of the image

You should:

  •  credit the creator;  
  • provide the title of the work; 
  • provide the URL where the work is hosted; 
  • indicate the type of license it is available under and provide a link to the license (so others can find out the license terms); and 
  • keep intact any copyright notice associated with the work.

Attribution:

Author: Tokugawapants, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, Wikimedia Commons 

 

Evaluating Websites using the 5W's

Evaluating Websites

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Website Evaluation

Google Search Tips

Search Tips

Common Domain and Country Extensions

Common Domain Extensions Common Country Extensions
.com  These sites are for commercial purposes.  Their main purpose is to sell their products .AU (Australia)
.edu These sites are for educational purposes.  Schools, universities, TAFE & other colleges and institutes .US (United States of America)
.gov  These are sites developed by government departments, federal & state by Australian and overseas governments .UK (United Kingdom)
.org  These sites are run by organisations that are often 'Not For Profit'  WWF, Red Cross Amnesty International .FR (France)
.net  These sites represent “networks”. They are suitable for internet, email, and networking service providers. .DE (Germany)

 

Pics4Learning

Pics4Learning is a curated image library that is safe and free for education. Teachers and students can use the copyright-friendly photos and illustrations for classroom projects, web sites, videos, portfolios, or any other projects in an educational setting.

What is Plagiarism

Approaches to Learning

What is Fake News?

Using the Digital Commons

4 Ways to Spot Fake News from How Stuff Works

Fact Checkers

A website covering urban legends, Internet rumors, e-mail forwards, and other stories of unknown or questionable origin.

Wikipedia

PolitiFact.com is a project operated by the Tampa Bay Times, in which reporters and editors from the Times and affiliated media fact check statements by members of Congress, the White House, lobbyists and interest groups in the USA.

Wikipedia

 

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How to Spot Fake News

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How to Spot Fake News - An Expert's Guide for Young People: The Conversation

How to Spot Fake News - An Expert's Guide for Young People

From: The Conversation, a site that provides in depth analysis, research, news and ideas from leading academics and researchers. 

How to Take Notes Using the Cornell Method

Photos for Class

Photos for Class searches age appropriate images that are available to use under the Creative Commons public use license. Downloaded images automatically cite the author and image license terms. Students under the age of 13 can use Photos for Class with teacher supervision.

Plagiarism