Pathfinders
Genetics
WEBSITES: These are some selected websites that you can click on to start your research.
www.bbc.co.uk/genes
www.askjeeves.com
www.howstuffworks.com
www.biozone.co.nz (look in biotechnology pages under “Biolinks”, then pick a subject in “Biolinks”)
www.newscientist.com/news/search (news/magazine articles)
www.sciam.com
www.tecsoc.org/biotech/biotech.htm (articles)
REFERENCE:
Encyclopedias. World Book, Britannica, OxfordDEWEY NUMBERS:
Put numbers here
INFORMATION FILE:
ON-LINE DATABASES: Use the “Research guide” and the "Very useful databases for research" sheets provided by the library, to help you find good databases.
Try EPIC or Te ARA following the instructions on the sheets.
Once you access EPIC, look in the box on the right-hand side and click on “databases for years 7-10.”
Te Ara is a New Zealand database, so good for famous New Zealanders.