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Research
ISD provides access to the following digital platforms to assist students and their families in locating reliable information anytime, anywhere. There is also flexible space in the library where students can sit and conduct research in small groups or independently.
Tutorials have been provided to help enable easy access.
Britannica School is a trusted online learning resource. The information in Britannica School is updated daily and spans a range of media, including video, images and audio content. The digital content can be translated into dozens of languages and it is possible to adjust any text to the reading level of the student.
Global NewsBank is a comprehensive source of reliable information, with more than 7,200 global news sources covering over 200 countries and territories. This online resource provides students valuable information of news from all continents.
Citation and Referencing
At ISD, we adhere to the MLA 9 citation style to ensure that sources are properly credited through correct citation and referencing. Crafting a precise bibliography and embedding meticulous in-text citations enables ISD students to be principled IB learners. The At-a-Glance reference below can help guide students on their path to navigating the intricacies of MLA style.
YAY MLA Learning Nugget #1
YAY MLA Learning Nugget #1
Works Cited Page Basics
YAY MLA Learning Nugget #2
YAY MLA Learning Nugget #2
In-text Citation Basics
Learning Nugget #3
Learning Nugget #3
Signal phrases and embedding textual evidence
Partnership with TU Delft library
ISD has partnered with TU Delft library in an effort to provide our Diploma Programme students with an expansive range of print and digital resources to help facilitate effective research.
DP students will be able to use the TU Delft library space to work independently or collaboratively and will have access to their databases for research. This will be an invaluable resource for students when they are researching and writing their Extended Essay and Higher Level essays.
ISD students and staff can access to the Preliminary Research Guide below to help support their initial database searches.
Research Guide & Databases by Subject Area.pdf
Source: Holmes, Greg. "TUDelft library main hall." Mecantoo, https://www.mecanoo.nl/Projects/project/27/Library-Delft-University-of-Technology.
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