1 – Start with a wide search

When you begin a research task, it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out where to begin. Conducting a basic internet search using Google or Wikipedia is absolutely fine at this stage. Many universities encourage their students to do this in the initial stages of research so that they can get a general understanding of a topic. It’s just important to remember that these sources are not to be cited in your response.

2 – Find a quality source of information

While the internet is an amazing tool that provides us with a seemingly unlimited amount of information, one of the downsides is that there is no regulation of  the information that is uploaded and presented. Therefore, it is vital that you check the reliability of each source you use. Ask questions such as: 

• Is information from a reputable website or organisation?
• Is the author an expert in their field?
• How old is the resource? Is it still valid?
• Does the source appear to have any conflict of interest or bias?

3 – Verify the information

Is the information true? Can it be found in multiple sources of information? Rather than just relying on one source of information, be sure to check multiple sources to verify the research you have found.

4 – Take advantage of library resources

The IMC library provides access to a large collection of resources – hard copy (in the non-fiction section) and digital (Britannica Schools Online, Clickview and SORA). The library homepage is a good place to search for resources because the sources will be credible. You can access this through Compass Favourites.

State Library of New South Wales:  Membership is free for all NSW residents. The State Library provides an amazing collection of resources and also caters specifically for students studying the NSW curriculum.  They also have a vast range of HSC resources available for English, History, Legal Studies and Society and Culture. 

https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/

Trove: Another wonderful, free resource for students exploring topics relating to Australia. This site has been created in collaboration with many organisations such as the National Library of Australia. Its title comes from the phrase ‘treasure trove’ because this website provides access to an amazing collection of  artefacts, curiosities, and stories from Australia’s cultural community and research institutions. https://trove.nla.gov.au

IMC Writers’ Club

Calling all budding writers!                                      

Do you enjoy writing in your spare time?

Do you like to experiment with different writing styles and forms ? 

Would you like to receive guidance and feedback to further develop your writing skills?

Would you like to enter your writing into competitions?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then come along to the IMC Writers’ Club. 

The group will meet every Tuesday lunchtime in the IMC. Bring along examples of your work and engage in a range of writing activities designed to enhance your skills and creativity.

Blackout poetry

Blackout poetry (also known as erasure) is a unique way of creating poetry. In wide reading lessons, students were given pages from a novel and asked to blackout any unnecessary words to reveal a poem created with the words remaining on the page.

Students developed creative responses and some also included unique designs on the page that reflected their poem’s theme or message.

Year 10 Design Project

Year 10 students have been studying the work of Diebedo Francis Kere – an architect from Burkino Faso who won the 2022 Pritzker Architecture prize.

Their wonderful clay models have been created to further understand his work and philosophy that architecture can be a source of joy and happiness.

National Sorry Day

On Friday 26th May, we acknowledged the injustices faced by the Stolen Generation and work towards a a reconciled future.

Our display recognises the unique work of Aboriginal authors and encourages students to explore these rich texts which provide insight into culture and belonging.