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SECONDARY RESEARCH PROCESS: STAGE TWO

STAGE 2: ACCESS RESOURCES

 1) LOCATE your resources

2) SELECT the most valuable resources 

3) GATHER the resources

4) COLLABORATE to ensure that you have accessed the appropriate resources.

For further information, see On Your Own (17-25)

It's hard to believe, but Google is not the only search engine out there. What's more, it's not always the best research tool. For more info regarding how Google limits your search results, watch the video below. Then try out some of these alternative search engines to see if you get more relevant results.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

   

 

   

  

 

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Online News Sources

Here you'll find links to a variety of news sources.

Check current events, research news from the past, compare cultural viewpoints, and follow the latest in arts, sports, and the environment.

 

 

 

 Archives 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online Magazines

Many traditional print magazines offer online versions. Browsethese to help with research.

 

 

 

  

    

 

 

 

  

    

 

The Canadian Encyclopedia 

     

  

 

Online Encyclopedias

For general research, encyclopedias are a good resource. Hover over the links to identify specialized subject resources.  

 

 

 

 

     

        

   

 


 


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