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In our modern information age it is vital that students master accessing and processing information from a variety of sources in order to become successful lifelong learners.
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Our Resource Centre offers an extensive range of print and online resources to support staff and student learning. Access to the Library catalogue is available from any computer in our school via the MiNet (Malanda High Intranet)
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The school textbook hire scheme is administered through the Resource Centre and provides students with all of their prescribed texts.
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Useful Links
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Online database of recommended educational web sites for school students. Information to assist with information skills.
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Online database of articles and arguments on a range of social issues. See Teacher-Librarian for secure log-in requirements.
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Search the index for Current Social Issues and Current Environmental Issues online.
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Education Queensland's website which provides access to online communication tools such as blogs and chatrooms and the Curriculum Exchange where you can find Learning Objects and other useful research sites.
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Our school subscribes to Clickview Digital Video Library. Use this link to access online tutorials to learn how to use Clickview. N.B. You cannot access the Clickview digital library from this site.
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| Weblinks |
Weblinks is an online database of recommended web sites for students research assignments. Web sites are specifically selected to support student work. We have also added links which are specifically selected for research assignments at Malanda High.
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| State Library of Qld |
The State Library of Queensland offers a great range of databases for access to all Queensland residents. Go online to apply for your eServices card which allows you to research from quality databases on a variety of subjects.
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| EdNA |
EdNA is a national education website which provides links and ideas for an enormous range of current topics. Try their themes link to access relevant information for teachers and students.
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| Australian Bureau of Statistics |
Search the ABS website for a latest population, social and economic statistics
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| Nutridate |
Access back issues of Nutridate which is a publication specialising in the latest information and research about diet and nutrition
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Effective Research and Referencing
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ResearchPathfinders
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Most assignments have a pathfinder which will assist you to find appropriate information sources for your assignments
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Internet Search Tips
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Assess the credibility of information on the Internet by referring to this handy guide
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Searching the Web
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Step by Step Guide to creating search queries and using Search Engines effectively
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Referencing
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All computers at school have access to CiteAce 5 referencing softwware to assist students with creation of bibliographies.
Select the Referencing link to dowload a guide to the Harvard system of referencing.
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Note Taking
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A guide to making effective notes to assist with research assignments and exam preparation
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Literacy Matters
  
The Resource Centre also promotes leisure reading with a great selection of popular young adult fiction and magazines. Year 8 and 9 students visit the Resource Centre regularly to master information skills such as note-taking and referencing as well as developing their literacy skills through the Wider Reading Program. The Children’s Book Council Reader’s Cup and our own school Reading Club are organised by the teacher-librarian to foster a love of reading and literature.
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| Inside a Dog |
Great Australian youth literature website with reviews and recommened reading lists at Inside a Dog.
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| Teen reads |
is an international literature web page which provides reviews, details of new releases and links to your favourite authors
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| Love Reading 4 Kids |
Access previews to the latest books for children and teens including extracts to read online.
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| Wider Reading Blog |
Share your favourite books with other students on our very own blog. You can also get some great ideas for books you might like to read that have been recommended by your peers.
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| Children's Book of the Year |
Check out this year’s award winners as well as past winners to get some great reading inspiration
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Children and Young Adult Literature
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Great website with links to reviews by Australian students and teachers for popular young adult literature.
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Australian reviews
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This website has reviews of children's and young adult fiction and picture books. The site also has reviews of serious nonfiction, as well as Music and DVD titles.
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Teen Ink
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Reviews of the latest literature written by teenagers for their peers.
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School Calendar |
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December 2009 |
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