Conde Library: Modern History: The Historical Investigation 2025: Home

Research scaffold

Historical Investigation Research Scaffold
Download your own copy of this document, save it and use it to help track and unpack your research whilst completing this assessment.

Library PowerPoint

Library Lesson PowerPoint
The PowerPoint used in Library Lessons 1 and 2

Research tools

A document to show you how to skim and scan text as well as an exmaple of how to mark up a document.

Assessment task resources

Most pieces of formal writing are organised in a similar way: introduction; development of main ideas or arguments; conclusion. Linking words and phrases join clauses, sentences and paragraphs together.

Ask a Librarian (narrow column)

Struggling to find the right source? Need help with your bibliography? In a research pickle?

Contact the Library to seek the help of a teacher librarian. Click the link below to ask a question or make an appointment with the friendly TLs in the Conde Library.

Library Catalogue
Library SuperSearch

How to use the SuperSearch

Reliability

Writing a Research Question

PBL Toolkit: Driving Question
A thought-provoking DQ (Driving Question) is the catalyst for any PBL experience. This open-ended question should relate to a real-world problem or phenomena that students find interesting and important. Students will sustain inquiry as they strive to uncover topics and generate solutions. A well-written DQ will inspire students to seek information, solve problems, and pursue passions. Put students’ new understandings to work with a compelling DQ.

Focused Databases

What is a focused database?

These are databases that Pymble Ladies' College pays for. The SuperSearch can access them, however, there are specific resources for History below.

Massolit
Massolit gives students access to the best speakers on their favourite topics.
EBSCO - History Reference Source
EBSCO History Reference Source is a powerful search tool with a focus on history.