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Where do I start?
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!
You can search for books (OR navigate to the Library Catalogue tab above) but please ask if you are unsure where these books are located - Library Staff are here to help.
You can search for books (OR navigate to the Library Catalogue tab above) but please ask if you are unsure where these books are located - Library Staff are here to help.
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A quick way to find out more about heart, lung or genetic disease is to do an internet search but remember to think critically about which websites you use. For example, the BBC Education 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 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. :) |
Before you start (tech check) ...
What sites to use to help you research:
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Use this Health and Wellness widget. Think about some of the search terms you have decided on during your planning.
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Search our CHSLibrary Catalogue. We have created 'Lists' of these books for you. Navigate to the Catalogue tab above and go into Oliver. It will automatically log you in.
Type "Heart & Lungs & Genetic disease" into the search box and choose "lists' from the dropdown menu to the right of the search box. This will give you a list of the books we hold on the subject. For genetic diseases you are only limited by your imagination so instead search for your disease in the search box under a general keyword search. |
Many Answers is a fabulous site where Librarians around the country have put together search strategies and excellent websites on topics you need.
This is the sister site to the Any Questions service available to students every day between 1-6pm where you can ask a Librarian any homework/research related questions. |
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Use this search tool to find some amazing sites for your assessment task. Use keywords: Try: "heart disease" OR "lung disease" OR emphysema Alternatively, you can use any search engine you are comfortable with and try these tips for a fine-tuned search:
e.g. "lung disease" and symptoms and cause -wikipedia |
Other websites to try:
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BBC Bitsesize
Search: heart OR lung OR your selected genetic disease Use keywords in your search e.g. "heart disease" or emphysema |
World Health Organisation
Great site for your disease or genetic disorder |
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TeensHealth
list of diseases and conditions |
innerbody
Good basic information in this site on specific body areas e.g. respiratory It uses Google Custom search so it will bring up ads ... look below these to find the info from Inner Body site |
Click above for a list of Genetic Disorders. Find the disorder you need and click on it for some quite comprehensive information,
You can also search this site for general information on how Genetic Disorders 'work'. Remember to use your keywords to search and use speech marks around any words that you want to stay together in your search. E.g. "cystic fibrosis" |
HOW do I complete my project? Use steps 1-4 below:
Source: Dr. Cornelia Brunner, 2012 http://www.youthlearn.org/learning/planning/lesson-planning/how-inquiry/how-inquiry
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Referencing using APA Style:
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Use CiteThisForMe as your referencing tool. It uses a Chrome Extension.
Watch the tutorial below and follow the instructions given. |
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Click HERE for an exemplar Bibliography. It includes format templates for:
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