MECS library – the information outlet

Don’t forget, you can search MECS library catalogue from any computer on the school network using Bibliotech.

 Internet searching for students. 

 Check out Safe Surfing with Doug for safety tips

• Quintura - a more visual search engine which clusters results in a cloud – very helpful for getting ideas
• FUSE - for Primary students
• FUSE - for Secondary students
• Kids Click! – a search directory for kids, organised by librarians
• GoGooligans – a simple, child-friendly, filtered search engine
• Ask Jeeves for Kids – ask your question in plain English
• Sweet Search – allows you to choose what kind of search you want.  Good links to “How to research better”

Evaluating websites is very important -have a look at this Glog

Learn how to search

 Boolify Project – Learn how to build a good search using AND, NOT & OR – visual learning for students

Choose the Best Search for Your Information - for older students.

NoodleQuest – will point you to suggested search engines for your needs.

How to write a bibliography

Bibliographic template - a grid to fill in (from globaleducation.edna.edu.au)

Simple bibliography generator - select the type of information, then fill in the boxes. Copy and paste the results into your work. (On Scotch College website)