Issues in the Media Resources
Here are a range of resources to use to help you write your persuasive oral speech on a current issue in the Australian media.
Online Resources - Use KRC Password
The password for these Resources can be found on the Simon Homepage next to 'KRC Resources' (see image above).
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Echo online
Go to the issues outline section Username: stpats1 
Hot Topics
Go here for a range of topics. Username: stpats |
Useful sites for facts, authoritative reports and background information
Go here for Australian fact checking and articles.
Links to Australian statistics.
Social Issues:
Links to a range of resources about social issues complied by ABC's Compass. 
Come to the KRC to get your
​State Library of Victoria membership.
Find print editions of "Issues in Society" in the KRC.
Each book in the series is a thoroughly researched compilation of the latest news, facts, opinions and statistics from a huge range of primary and secondary sources.
Search here for current and past Science based Issues.
Issues Bibliography
Form Please note you need
at least 4 sources from the Australian media post September 1, 2018. Task instructions:
Bibliography and knowledge of issue questions:
Ask a librarian!Come to the KRC and ask the KRC librarians for research and bibliography help or submit a request for help below.
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Behind the news - an oldie but a goodie for background information on an issue.
Pressdisplay
Newspapers from the world.
Central Highlands Library login required. Proquest
This database will give you access to most Australian newspapers. You will need your State Library of Victoria (SLV) number to access it. Come to the KRC for help.
Online Reference Generator
The password can be found on the SIMON work desk page.
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A resource page that steps you through the research process - providing basic tutorials to clarify and remind you of elements you should consider as you research. |
Here are some relevant videos. |
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