Here are some tips for where to find reliable sources of information to complete your learning challenges.
Remember to write down which books and websites you use for your research. This list should be included in your work when you hand it in. It’s called a bibliography. See the Out of Africa display in the library for ideas on how to write your bibliography.
Books
The best books that can help you with your Out of Africa topic have been placed in a special short term loan collection in the Reference section (by the photocopier). These books are shelved in Dewey order (look for the number on the spine), and can be borrowed for one night only. They can be used in the library at any time.
Don’t forget you can also find lots of information in encyclopedias and the other reference books. There may also be more books on the non-fiction shelves too!
For your RS tasks you will need to look for books on religion which will have a Dewey number of 200. You may find some books on Bob Marley in the music section – look for books with Dewey numbers between 780-789.
Websites
When looking at information on the internet about religions it is especially important to consider who is writing the website. If the information is from a biased source, ie another religion, you need to consider whether the information given is accurate and not misleading.
Here are some websites that have been carefully chosen to help you with your tasks.
Rastafarianism
Rasta/Rastafarianism from about.com – information about the history and founder, the basic teachings and beliefs, symbols and festivals
Rastafari from the BBC website provides a good overview of information about Rastafarianism. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find links to information on the beliefs, customs, history and people of Rastafarianism.
Rastafarianism from the Tower Hamlets Inter Faith Forum is full of information about Rastafarianism. Click on the orange links to find out more. Tower Hamlets is an area in Greater London in which many people from different religions live.
Bob Marley
Bob Marley is an excellent website packed with useful information. Use the hyperlinks at the top of the homepage to find what you need.
Bob Marley from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, USA gives you information about Bob Marley and his music. Scroll down the page to find a useful timeline.
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