Research
How and where to find information
 | There is so much information out there, sometimes it's difficult to know where to start. Try some of the links below to help you get the best out of internet searching. |
Online Research
SEARCH ENGINES Don't just Google it! Try some different search engines (opens new window), perfect for student research |
ISSUES ONLINE The library has a subscription to Issues Online (opens new window) which is great for articles, statistics and infographs on topical social issues. Username is Whitburn and the password is 7821 |
ONLINE RESEARCH SKILLS View our PowerPoint (PDF, 598 KB)(opens new window) presentation on how to carry out online research. |
REFERENCING This is a great wee Guide (PDF, 839 KB)(opens new window) from the University of Highlands and Islands on why and how to reference and is really useful for H and AH subjects. As always, ask Mrs Skinner for help if you need it. |
WHAT IS RESEARCH? A great video explaining the research process (opens new window), with hints and tips to help you with your online searching. |
CLIMATE CHANGE RESOURCES The links below allow access to free climate change resources for schools during COP26, thanks to a publisher partnership. There are over 140 books from 39 different publishers that cover a wide variety of content addressing the challenge of climate change. For more information and how to use the collection: https://www.sla.org.uk/article/elizabeth-roberts/cop26-virtual-book-showcase-for-climate-change/2377 (opens new window) To go directly to the books themselves: |
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