Research Springboard

To help get you started on your topic, the library has assembled some reliable websites and databases. 

EPIC - a compilation of databases for NZ students
Username: cuthberts Password: 42cuthberts 

• Britannica School Secondary
• World History 
• Australia and New Zealand Onefile
• Australia and New Zealand Reference Centre Plus 
• Opposing Viewpoints
• Bibliography 

After finding sources through EPIC, check the information against another site. Below are trustworthy sites to introduce you to your chosen worldview.
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• Baha'ism - The Pluralism Project, Harvard University
• Christian Science - Encyclopedia Britannica
• Confucianism - World History Encyclopedia 
• Humanism - The Pluralism Project, Harvard University
• Jainism - BBC - an independent public service broadcaster
• Mormonism - BBC - an independent public service broadcaster
• Quakers - Encyclopedia Britannica
• Plymouth Brethren - Encyclopedia Britannica ​
• Rastafarianism - BBC - an independent public service broadcaster
• Seventh Day Adventist - BBC - an independent public service broadcaster
• Jesuit - Encyclopedia Britannica​

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• Shinto - The Pluralism Project, Harvard University
• Taoism - World History Encyclopedia 
• Buddhism - Theravada - The Pluralism Project, Harvard University 
• Buddhism - Tibetan - Encyclopedia Britannica
• Zoroastrianism - The Pluralism Project, Harvard University
• Scientology - Encyclopedia Britannica
• Druidism - Encyclopedia Britannica
• Paganism - The Pluralism Project, Harvard University 
• Rantana Movement - Te Ara - Encyclopedia of New Zealand
• Ringatu - Te Ara - Encylopedia of New Zealand
• Rua Kēnana - Te Ara - Encyclopedia of New Zealand
• Agnosticism - Encyclopedia Britannica
• Atheism - Encyclopedia Britannica​

For other sites you find on Google: 
Remember to assess websites for reliability and accuracy - the CRAAP test is a great tool to use. 

All our librarians are available to help you with your research and reference questions.
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