Explore Ideas & Perspectives
Explore Ideas & Perspectives
What is an inquiry?
Find your current inquiry
Begin your research
The library supports the questions, projects and investigations you are working on in class.
This page changes during the year. Look here for books, websites, databases, videos and research tools connected to your current learning.
An inquiry begins with a question.
It asks you to explore a topic, gather evidence, consider different perspectives and develop your own understanding.
You might investigate:
A scientific problem
A historical event
A community or global issue
A writer, artist, place or culture
A question from a current unit
A challenge that needs a creative solution
Choose your impact below to start finding resources and research support.
Before you start, make sure you can answer:
What am I trying to find out?
What words should I use when searching?
Which sources will help me answer my question?
How will I check that the information is reliable?
How will I record my notes and sources?
Ask the librarian if you:
Cannot find resources for your inquiry.
Need help turning a topic into a question.
Want to improve your search terms.
Are unsure whether a source is trustworthy.
Need help taking notes or creating citations.
Want feedback on your research plan.
Your questions are the starting point. The library can help you investigate them with confidence.