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Welcome to the
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Where do I start?
You will need to use a variety of resources to complete this assessment task. This includes:
Print resources have already had their credentials checked when they go through the editing process, so the information is all ready to be used. This makes them a useful tool in the search for information, as you can use these resources without wondering if the information is actually correct! CHS Library staff have curated (brought together) some print resources for you which are held at the Library Desk. Your teacher may send/bring you over to use them in class time, or you are free to use them in your study periods. Navigate your way to the CATALOGUE and search for Reading List 'Health Practices' for a list of the print resources we hold. Please ask if you are unsure where these books are located - Library Staff are here to help.
Digital resources need assessment, depending on their source, before you can use them. We have included some great sites below, plus some information on how you can assess your sites well in order to be able to use them safely.
- print resources (printed books, journals, articles)
- digital resources (web searches, databases, online encyclopaedias and AI).
Print resources have already had their credentials checked when they go through the editing process, so the information is all ready to be used. This makes them a useful tool in the search for information, as you can use these resources without wondering if the information is actually correct! CHS Library staff have curated (brought together) some print resources for you which are held at the Library Desk. Your teacher may send/bring you over to use them in class time, or you are free to use them in your study periods. Navigate your way to the CATALOGUE and search for Reading List 'Health Practices' for a list of the print resources we hold. Please ask if you are unsure where these books are located - Library Staff are here to help.
Digital resources need assessment, depending on their source, before you can use them. We have included some great sites below, plus some information on how you can assess your sites well in order to be able to use them safely.
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Before you BEGIN researching... add this Chrome Extension
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TOOLS to help you research:
GALE POWERSEARCHGALE lets you access up-to-date full text articles and eBooks covering a huge range of subjects.
From school, this database is Single Sign On. From home you will need to use our school login which is on our
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Health and WellnessUse the Health and Wellness Centre database above. Think about some of the search terms you have decided on during your planning. This will give you an understanding of the disease/condition
You can also click on Treatment - this will give you a variety of treatments both WSM, CAM. You may have to look elsewhere to find TM treatments, Click on the tab Trusted Sites for some websites to go to If you click on the tab Advanced Search it is possible to get some full text articles for your research. From school, this database is Single Sign On. From home you will need to use our school login which is on our
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JSTOR
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Christchurch City LibrariesChristchurch City Libraries has a range of books and videos / documentaries (via Kanopy) that can help you with your research.
You will need to log in with a Christchurch City Libraries card and PIN. Just ask CHS Library Staff as we have access to these details for you. Kanopy has many amazing resources to support you, and they are catalogued with direct links on the CCL website like this:
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Google / Carrot2 searchUse Google or Carrot2 with A CLEVER SEARCH STRING to find some amazing sites for you. Use keywords: homeopathy, smoking etc. Carrot2 has a PubMed tab to search as well.
Example 1: depression AND medication AND treatment AND "New Zealand" -wikipedia
Example 2: "type 2 diabetes" AND yoga AND remedy AND "New Zealand" -wikipedia Use these tips for a fine-tuned search:
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websites to try:
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Search for your Health Circumstance then follow the links within the text and on the right hand side.
This Ministry of Health NZ site gives a good explanation of what a Green Prescription is and how it works
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Te Papa: Maori Medicine
In traditional Māori medicine, ailments are treated in a holistic manner with:
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World Health Organisation
Great site for your disease or genetic disorder 
TeensHealth list of diseases and conditions
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Google News
Great site for your disease or genetic disorder Example: depression and medication and "New Zealand" and treatment |
Checking your Internet and AI sources
Referencing your work using APA style
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All original content on this site is copyright protected. Please contact Saskia Hill, CHS Library Manager, if you wish to republish. 2025. All book cover images used in this site are used under the SLANZA agreement for book promotion. 
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