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Research

How and where to find information

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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) [598KB] (opens new window) presentation on how to carry out online research.

 

REFERENCING

This is a great wee Guide (PDF) [839KB] (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:

https://ocean.exacteditions.com/ (opens new window)

 

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