Research Springboard

To help get you started on your topic, below are 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
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General websites to try using your worldview:

• BBC - Religions page
• The Pluralism Project, Harvard University 
• World Council of Churches (Oikumene) 

Particular worldview:

• Taoism - World History Encyclopedia 
• Paganism - The Pluralism Project, Harvard University 
• Scientology - Encyclopedia Britannica
• Rastafarianism - BBC - an independent public service broadcaster
• Humanism (secular)  - Understanding Humanism UK
• Zoroastrianism - The Pluralism Project, Harvard University
• Buddhism - Theravada - The Pluralism Project, Harvard University 
• Buddhism - Tibetan - Sakaya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism
• Mormonism - BBC - an independent public service broadcaster
• Confucianism - World History Encyclopedia 
• Animism (indigenous) - Encyclopedia of Britannica 
• Druidism - Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids
• Jainism - BBC - an independent public service broadcaster
• Quakers - Religious Society of Friends International
• Shinto - United Religions Initiative
  

More information on Mātauranga Māori

• Science Learning Hub - a national project funded by the New Zealand Government
• Takai - a community development group that is funded by the Ministry for Children
• Kia Eke Panuku - a school initiative, run by multiple Educational institutions across Aotearoa 

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.
Please contact us at senior.library@stcuthberts.school.nz