Year 11

Inquiry Skills in the Study of History - 22 m.

History is the study of the past, but it is also a discipline with its own methods and procedures. Understanding the importance of inquiry skills in the study of history will assist students in developing a critical perspective on received versions of the past, and learning how to compare different accounts.

Online Research Skills - 17 m - Search engines are a useful tool, but how can students get the best results from them? Join the fictional Professor Doogle as she looks at skills including: selecting and searching search engines and data bases; using precise keywords; predicting expected results to assess credibility of the information, and assessing website credibility. This program helps students develop a critical approach to conducting online research.

Understanding Plagiarism and its Consequences - 19 m With millions of people contributing material to the internet, the temptation to plagiarise is ever-present. In this program, we explore the nature of plagiarism, including some common myths and misconceptions that drive some people to cheat others out of their intellectual property.