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Critical Thinking Skills & Research 

Our Year 12’s of 2023 are now well and truly focused on their exams and their pathwaysto the future. One of the most important attributes that they will need, not only for their daily lives, but also in their impending studies, careers and employment, is that they are equipped to think critically and conduct reputable research. This is especially important in today’s world with a plethora of disinformation, misinformation and the rise of AI such as ChatGPT.

At St. Peter’s College we provide curated physical and online resources including academic databases for students, however we provide only a handful of the resources that are available through our State Library of Victoria (SLV). The SLV provides all students and any citizen of Victoria with free membership. Joining the State Library of Victoria (SLV) gives access to a wealth of resources and services.

Here are some of the benefits for students:

❖ Preparation for Research.  Students can access all resources both physically at the SLV or online. The SLV gives comprehensive assistance and guidance on how best to access the resources and information from their site.

❖ Free access to vast resources.  Students can access extensive collections of books, journals, magazines and newspapers, as well as a wide range of academic and research materials for projects and assignments.

❖ Online Resources.  The library offers digital resources, e-books, databases and online journals as well as digitised primary resources for deep research.

❖ Access to Historical and Cultural materials.  The SLV houses significant historical and cultural materials, perfect for students interested in history, culture and the arts.

❖ Assistance.  On site librarians as well as online librarians are available for assistance. The SLV also offers onsite and online webinars and workshops for students.

❖ Community opportunities.  Students can meet like-minded people, attend bookclubs or participate in discussions or events.

Link on the images below for more information

https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/search-discover

https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/learn

Mrs Joyce Sendeckyj

Head of Library