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Research resources
Beginning your research
Use the following resources to gain valuable background knowledge and to generate interesting questions before finalizing a topic.
Resource |
How to use it
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| iPac |
Search for resources in Campbell Library. Search by subject, title, author, or series. Not available at home. |
| Novelist | Search for titles in series, full-text reviews, recommendations, and summaries. Available at home from the Regina Public Library. |
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Search recently published information found in magazines and journals. You can choose between searching all databases or only those you need. Ask Mr. Pon for login information to use at home. |
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| Faites la recherche des periodiques en français. Disponible chez vous via Regina Public Library. | |
| Technorati |
Search blogs for very recent information. Be careful as to the quality and the veracity of the content! Use this resource to generate questions about your topic. |
| History Study Center |
Search for primary and secondary history document information. Ask Mr. Pon for login information. |
| Auto Repair Reference Centre | Search for information on most major domestic and imported vehicles. Repair information dates as far back as 1954. Available at home from the Regina Public Library. |
Current events
Use these resources to find out about our rapidly changing world.
Resource |
How to use it |
| CBC.ca |
Check this site for regional, Canadian, and international news. |
| Newsmap |
A visual news reading tool that organizes information by country and by categories. |
| CIA World Factbook |
Need quick facts about a particular country? Click on the World Factbook to find out what information the CIA has. This resource is updated twice/year. |
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Google Earth |
See the Earth like you've never seen it before. Zoom in on your house! Create dynamic presentations or plan a trip. Google Earth is easy to use and fun! For more ideas, click here. |
Presenting your ideas
Looking for a new way to present your research? Try these tools.
Resource |
How to use it |
| Express yourself through a weblog. Add music, photos, and video to your words. Your posts can be searched through Technorati or subscribed to through RSS readers like Bloglines. | |
| Create an online slideshow, record narration, and invite others to add their voices to your show. Very simple to use! | |
| Podcast directly to the Internet using this service. If you have a webcam hooked up, this site will help you create a video podcast. | |
| Ever want your own TV station? Ustream.tv provides you with that ability. | |
| This site will assist you to create online timelines. |
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| DATABASES AVAILABLE TO REGINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.doc | 110.5 KB |