Monthly Archives: February 2014

Referencing

Posted on 27/02/2014 by timthelibrarian

Referencing may be your last thought when you are conducting a research assignment (or ERA in psych) but it should really be your first.This is because, from the very first searches that you do in your assignment to the quotes … Continue reading →

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Conducting research

Posted on 21/02/2014 by timthelibrarian

When you are given a new research assignment, the first thing that you will want to do is panic. Then, following a period of not knowing where to start and wallowing in self-loathing and the unfairness of the school system, … Continue reading →

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Teaching Vocabulary

Posted on 20/02/2014 by timthelibrarian

Following on from Hugh’s and Di’s presentation yesterday, I had some thoughts about integrating what they were talking about into the school’s teaching frameworks. GANAGing vocabulary When is the best time to introduce new terms? New terms will be encountered … Continue reading →

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It’s your library

Posted on 11/02/2014 by timthelibrarian

Welcome to the Hoppers Crossing Secondary College Library. It’s your library. We try to do everything we can to support your pursuits while at school. If you can see a way that we could do something better, tell us. Collections … Continue reading →

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