Before you start ...
A quick way to find out more about a New Zealand historical figure 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. Wikipedia has great coverage of many topics, including the topics below, but you need to be aware that this information is contributed to by lots of different people. If you are using this site, it always pays to check the information against that on other sites or in books from the library.
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 for suitability but it clusters the results in a meaningful way that can provide additional feedback as well as 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. A great tool for this (using the APA referencing style) is RefMe. I have added a YouTube video at the bottom of the page that walks you through this very simple process.
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 for suitability but it clusters the results in a meaningful way that can provide additional feedback as well as 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. A great tool for this (using the APA referencing style) is RefMe. I have added a YouTube video at the bottom of the page that walks you through this very simple process.
The following sites are going to be very useful in your search.
Great site for all things to do with NZ history, Use keywords to refine your search.
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Government-provided site for all things to do with NZ, Use keywords to refine your search.
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Very valuable resource for NZ events and people, including images and other resources.
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This is part of the Government-provided site Te Ara. Great overview.
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Use the search function to refine your search.
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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.
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This is a database of pictures from the National Library Collection.
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Use keywords to refine your search for videos.
Remember to use your good judgement when using resources found here. Videos need to be assessed in much the same way as websites. |
National Library Oral History site.
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For more specific sites to use ...
Hone Heke
Books held at CHSL:There are many books in the Library that make mention of Hone Heke, including our Reference Only NZ Biography volumes. You will also find information in general books about events at the time. Below is a small list of books that have been specifically catalogued under this subject heading. Please come and ask and we will help you find what you are looking for. Click here for the CATALOGUE.
Websites to use:
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A folk song:
Titokowaru
Kiri Te Kanawa
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Books held at CHSL:There are many books in the Library that make mention of Kiri Te Kanawa, including our Reference Only NZ Biography volumes. You will also find information in general books about New Zealand. Below is a small list of books that have been specifically catalogued under this subject heading. Please come and ask and we will help you find what you are looking for. Click here for the CATALOGUE.
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Dame Whina Cooper
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Books held at CHSL:There are many books in the Library that make mention of Dame Whina Cooper, including our Reference Only NZ Biography volumes. You will also find information in general books about New Zealand. Below is a small list of books that have been specifically catalogued under this subject heading. Please come and ask and we will help you find what you are looking for.
Websites to use:
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Apirana Ngata
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Books held at CHSL:There are many books in the Library that make mention of Sir Apirana Ngata, including our Reference Only NZ Biography volumes. You will also find information in general books about New Zealand. Below is a small list of books that have been specifically catalogued under this subject heading. Please come and ask and we will help you find what you are looking for. Click here for the CATALOGUE.
Websites to use:
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