Waitaha: Our Place 

You will need to use a variety of resources to complete this assessment task. This includes both print resources (printed books, journals, articles) and digital resources (web searches, databases, online encyclopaedias). 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!

CHSLibrary staff have curated (brought together) some print resources for you which are held in the Library for you to use. Your teacher may send you over to use them. 
A quick way to find out more about a New Zealand event is to do an internet search but remember to think critically about which websites you use. For example, the Te Ara website is probably more reliable than Wikipedia. Using a clustering search engine such as Carrot2 rather than relying on a JGI (Just Google It) approach is a more time effective strategy. You will still need to assess the websites you find in Carrot2 for suitability, but it clusters the results in a meaningful way that can provide additional feedback as well as being a more comprehensive search of the web. Assess your sites using the CRAP test. :)

Remember you need to produce your own work and say (cite) where it came from. There are some tools below for you to use. Library Staff are here to help so please ask if you are unsure.

starting points:

Useful General sites:

Some of the most useful sites are listed here, with links from the site or the attached image. For EPIC you will need a username and password to access the databases - teaching staff and library staff have these for you. 
Great site for all things to do with NZ history, Use keywords to refine your search.
Government-provided site for all things to do with NZ, Use keywords to refine your search.
Very valuable resource for NZ events and people, including images and other resources.
This is part of the Government-provided site Te Ara. Great overview.
Sound, image, and moving image (film/video) archive. 

RNZ sound archives are stored here, as are New Zealand film and video dating from 1895 to the present day from the Film Archive.
Great resource for primary source information ... make an account and go for it!
​Explore the world’s knowledge, cultures, and ideas
Databases provided through the Government that you need a username and password to access. 

Please see either your teacher or Library staff for these. 

Your most useful database in this context is the Australia and NZ Reference Centre.
Newspapers from 1839 - 1945. Great for primary source material.

​E.g. Takapuneke
This is a database of pictures from the National Library Collection.
Oral History site for NZ. Lots of links to other sites too.
If your search has a local flavour, you may find some connections on this site. If it isn;t local, search the web for other museums around the country. Try Te Papa also.
Christchurch City Libraries has an Aotearoa NZ collection that is currently housed in Turanga.
This is a good newspaper website if you are looking for current connections to your past event. Use keywords to search for your topic.
This is a good newspaper website if you are looking for current connections to your past event. Use keywords to search for your topic.

Checking your Internet and AI sources

Referencing your work using APA style

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