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Welcome to Research Help for High School, a collection of research materials collated and maintained by the University of Southern Queensland Library. Please click on the headings to find a list of resources in your subject area.
Welcome to Research Help for High School, a collection of research materials collated and maintained by the University of Southern Queensland Library. Please click on the headings to find a list of resources in your subject area.
Create a winning search strategy: Finding the right information for your assignment requires you to understand your topic to identify, locate and evaluate appropriate resources. Developing an effective search strategy (choosing relevant search terms) will save you time, ensure you find the best information available, and also help you avoid overlooking relevant information.
Find Open Access (free) images, music, and other resources: Multimedia can be used to support or illustrate your presentations. This list of open access search tools and collections can help you find great resources and comply with copyright regulations.
Evaluate your resources: Determine whether the information you found is suitable for your assignment.
This Open Access eBook is suitable for students seeking to prepare for university study. Written by USQ learning advisors and librarians, it covers topics such as academic writing style, time management, finding information, preparing for examinations and structuring an essay.
Interactive module with quizzes and videos to help you manage your assessment tasks through:
Interactive module with quizzes and videos to help develop your assignment writing skills. It covers topics such as:
Developing good writing skills is essential for high school. It is important to write with clear
structure so your reader can understand your message easily. While it is
important to follow the format specified on your task sheet, this pdf resource may help you develop your structure and improve your writing flow.
Improve your writing by being succinct. Learn how to write concisely and precisely.
Learn how to write thesis statements which clearly state the position of argument of your essay. You can find more information on writing thesis statements in the Writing Assignments Interactive Module on this page.
Examples of informal or conversational English compared with more appropriate, formal alternatives for academic writing.
Learn editing and proofreading strategies to improve your writing and make sure you have addressed the broader structural aspects of your assignment as well as the fine details.
Use this checklist to double check your assignment before you submit it.
Overview of reflective writing, including a suggested structure and examples of language use.
How to read more effectively and efficiently, especially with large amounts or difficult content.
Practical suggestions to help improve your reading and notetaking efficiency and effectiveness.
Images, music and media can support and illustrate your presentations. Find Open Access collections and search engines to access quality media resources.
Interactive module with quizzes and videos to help develop more efficient exam preparation strategies and reduce exam stress.