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Accessing HSC Success: A Guide to Unlocking Educational Resources in Libraries

Explore the benefits of utilizing libraries for credible, scholarly resources vetted by experts, maximizing efficiency over popular search engines. Discover various library catalogues, websites, academic databases, and HSC resources available for free memberships in educational settings.

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Accessing HSC Success: A Guide to Unlocking Educational Resources in Libraries

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  1. HSC SUCCESSand the LIBRARY

  2. Libraryvs • Libraries give you good Authority- this means all resources are vetted by librarians as being good quality and written by authors who have credibility. They are also scholarly and suitable for an educational setting. • Maximise time and effort • Google is a popularity measurement tool - returns are based on popularity on the internet and tampered with and may not be what you need in an educational setting.

  3. Library Catalogue Where is it?Library computers; Internet through Student portal; Library website

  4. Library Catalogue Books Websites – great websites reviewed by teachers Links4learning – Websites that have been chosen by the DET to support your subject Reading Lists for Belonging Link to Wollongong Library Link to WHSPA Library website Link to HSC resources at State Library Links to Study Skills website

  5. HSC Resources • Wollongong Council Library • Online Resources: • Academic databases • Weblinks - links to quality websites selected by Librarians • PIPS, Senior Geography projects • Membership:FREE!You need to apply for a library card. • State Library • Online Resources: • Academic databases • HSC resources • Discover Collections (history of our nation) • Legal Answers • Membership:FREE!You need to apply for a library card online

  6. HSC Resources • Wollongong University Library • Resources: • Books, journals, newspapers • Academic databases (limited) • HSC resources • Membership:FREE! • HSC Online • A joint collaboration between the NSW Board of Studies and Charles Sturt University (CSU). • It includes exam materials and other resources for the HSC • Membership:None required

  7. HSC Resources • Trove • A search engine on Australia and Australians. • Resources: • books, pictures, maps, newspapers, music, photograpahs • NSW Students Online • Information on: • How the HSC works • Subject Selection • Getting my results • Grades • Exam study tips and tools • HSC Exam timetable • Assessment

  8. Library Handout Package Includes: • HSC Excel Survival Guide • HSC Research Resources • Senior Library Resources • Glossary of Key words for HSC Syllabuses • Reference Guide • Annotated Bibliography Guide • Seniors Library Policy • Using Google Effectively • ‘MyCareer Match’ leaflet • State Library bookmark • WHSPA Library informative bookmark

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