e-Research


 * __ e-Research __**

The Library subscribes to research databases which students can access here, and also from home, in order to undertake their projects and assessment tasks.

Library staff, of course, can help you with any questions you may have in regards searching and sourcing information.

__**World Book Online **__ [] [Login: **loyolac** / Password: **worldbook**]

Projects and assignments will be given a real boost by sourcing your information from this resource. It has a plethora of information across a broad gamut of topics. Geography, science, maths, history, technology, society and the arts are all covered - and so much more.

It contains three levels of encyclopedia to choose from - Kids, Students and Advanced. There are also three additional 'digital libraries' dedicated to 'Living Green,' Early Peoples' and 'Inventions and Discoveries.' It includes access to international newspapers; and there is also the ability to have articles translated into selected foreign languages.

You can use this resource in so many ways: you can browse the collection alphabetically or by subject; you can search for specific data using keywords; or you can just select the various headings highlighted at the homepage. Results range from articles, statistics, maps, images and videos, amongst many other formats. You can save your results to personal 'research folders' within the site; and also refer to to the citation guides when creating your bibliographies.

__**EBSCOHost **__ [] [User ID: **ns128214main** / Password: **main**]

Students can access the two databases outlined below from EBSCO. Both are very comprehensive in coverage and in the main, contain access to full-text content. Students can also create personal ‘research folders’ in order to manage search results. By searching either of these resources you will gain better understanding of the essential facts surrounding your research topics. The databases can be searched by keyword, browsed by subject or publication; and results can also encompass images and video.

__**EBSCOHost Research Database**__ This resource is a powerful online reference system. Content is sourced from a large variety of information providers and includes Australian and international newspapers; academic journals and trade magazines and reference books covering a broad range of subjects and issues.

__**Australia/New Zealand Points of View**__ This database provides information on over 100 topics, each containing an overview (objective background/description), a point (argument) and a counterpoint (opposing argument). It has a balance of materials representing all viewpoints, including essays, leading political magazines from all sides of the political spectrum, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books. It also provides students with ‘how to’ guides for writing position papers, developing persuasive arguments and analytical skills and debating.