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I found this on Google using a search like this: research vic.edu.au and hit enter. Very powerful and ensures that only relevant sites come up in google without all the unnecessary ones. Really fine tunes the search.

This is by primary teacher Kathleen Morris of Leopold Primary. Useful for primary students when introducing effective research skills.

The Conversation is an independent source of information, analysis and commentary from the university and research sector. The articles are well balanced, edgy and very well written.

I love this publication too! It covers so many international stories and issues that don't make it into mainstream news. Thanks for sharing the link to this site Cheryl. I've marked your Diigo assignment as complete on Lore.

Ten steps to better web research Takes you through: 1) Deciding where to search, including using alternative search engines 2) Planning your research 3) Evaluating your search results

A study skills guide for primary & secondary students. Includes the research process, thinking & doing skills as well as web 2.0 tools.

The Study Vibe site is designed for students to encourage then to develop skills in many facets of study and research. It is the brainchild of Leonie McIvenny, a Western Australian teacher librarian.

Thanks for sharing. I've marked this assignment as complete on Lore for you.

Engaging, informative, entertaining talks on any subject you can think of.

Great tool for content curation.

Create and share media very easily with this great web publishing tool. Easy to share your passion, create topic pages or subject guides you have previously researched for your students. Even a way students can show their research.

Sorry Gina, should have read down the page to see what others had shared first, but like you I was excited to share this great tool!

I am a great fan of graphic novels, as are my students! Comic Rockets for readers writers artists takes users to the actual website and helps them find and track web comics. Oh and I found it on a fabulous site www.thelibraryasincubatorproject.org

The original link you posted takes us to the article on the incubator site."Incubator" looks like a blog worth exploring! Thanks for sharing the link to the site. I've marked your Diigo assignment as complete on Lore.

Excellent information about many aspects of war. Useful for statistics.

Thanks for posting Margaret, I've marked this assignment as complete on Lore.

Fantastic short course which will introduce you to some of the advanced search techniques available using Google. Some you will be familiar with, others you may have forgotten and some will be completely new. The course is not currently open but all the course material is still available at this site.

Well worth a look. Thanks for sharing Natalie. I've marked this assignment as complete on Lore for you.

This YouTube channel has an abundant choice of resources for the VCE student. It was established by a young man who felt there was a need to provide current and relevant information about research skills, study techniques, a guide to write the perfect English essay and especially how to fine tune a search using Google. Each topic is delivered in easy speak and lasts for less than four minutes. I would highly recommend this site for students who are looking for quick sound bytes on surviving VCE.

Thanks for posting this link, Michelle. I've marked the Diigo Assignment as complete for you.

A website with a focus on innovation, expert analysis and advice. Also produces a comprehensive cross-curricular program designed to assist students in developing a critical understanding of the world through the news media.

Looking for best practice 'Library Research Skills' for year 7's and I came across this link which I thought would be suitable for year 10's upwards. Any one else know of any other online self paced e-learning tools ranked and sequenced for secondary year levels???

Ancient greece information

Aren't these sites just wonderful! (They have them for other ancient civilizations too). Thanks for sharing the link. I've marked this assignment as complete on Lore for you.

This website accompanies the excellent Australian Photography magazine and provides plenty of information on cameras and photography for the professional and aspiring photographer. It provides tutorials and inspiration galore.

Thanks for sharing the link, Katie. I've marked this assignment as complete on Lore for you.

A large collection registry of digital research tools.

Just had a glance, looks terrific, will have to spend some time here later!

Thanks for sharing, Noelene. I've marked this assignment as complete on Lore.

Saw a presentation about this by Bernadette Mercieca on this at Saturday's TeachMeet Looks like a great way to save AND share

A google poster summarising some search options.

Although simple to look at I find this great with the younger students to get them into researching.The info here is good for teachers as starting points.Worth exploring if you can.

Thanks for posting Kerrie, I've marked Assignment 2 as complete on Lore for you.

Thanks for sharing this link, Alex. I've marked Assignment 2 as complete on Lore for you.