Finding your way through the 'jungle of information'

So you have a research assignment. Do you know where to begin? There is so much information out there on the web that it can be hard to know where to start and what path to take through the 'jungle of information'.
The Research Safari is designed to help you do just that. Follow the information / inquiry process described here to help you work through your research task. There are also lots of great resources, tools and information that will help give your assignment that WOW factor.
The Research Safari will help you to answer the following questions:
  • What am I actually being asked to do for my assignment?
  • What do I already know about the topic?
  • Where am I going to get the information I need?
  • How do I know that the information is accurate or 'authentic' (not fake)?
  • Which are the best websites to use?
  • ​What is the best way for me to present my assignment?
  • How can I make this the best assignment ever?
SUBSCRIBE NOW
When your school subscribes to the Research Safari you will be given a password that provides access to a growing range of resources, ideas and activities to help you with your research tasks. This is a one-off subscription and does not require individual logons for students.
The Knowledge Compass
​Use the Knowledge Compass to help you develop effective questions for your research task. There are four different compasses to choose from.
Transversal Competencies 
Did you know that Information Literacy is one of the five competencies identified by UNESCO  in their Framework for Transversal Competencies. Find out more about the links between Transversal Competencies and Inquiry Learning here.
Studyvibe
If your school is a member of Studyvibe you will find literally 100s of great resources to help you with your research tasks.

The Research Grid

New Resources

Great Resources to Help you Get Started with Your Research Task
A comprehensive list of reference sites that will help you get started on your research task.
Presentation Ideas
A list of ideas for how you can present your assignment.
Image Library
If you are looking for copyright free images this list will help you find great pictures for your assignments.
Infographics Library
Check out the 21 new infographics in the library
​Research Task Verbs
​Not sure what some of the verbs mean in your research task? This list may help.
Picture
See the new Research Funnel infographic