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Adaptations and responses of Australian organisms for temperature regulation: Home

Analyse information from secondary sources to describe adaptations and responses that have occurred in Australian organisms to assist temperature regulation

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Research Databases

You have access to a variety of research databases via Moodle. You will need to enter some key words using AND in between each word, i.e., adaptation AND "temperature regulation". You will also need to refine the results by TYPE OF SOURCE and DATE depending on the type of resource you require. 

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Analysing resources for validity, reliability, relevance and accuracy

The State Library of Victoria has created a helpful guide about gathering, processing and analysing secondary source information. 

http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/learn-skills/research-skills

RMIT University has created a Checklist of important things to consider when evaluating sources for authority, validity, accuracy, objectivity and currency.

https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/checklist

Google Book Previews

There is a range of books you can view with relevant information about your topic of adaptation.  Make sure you include all or some of the following keywords in your search. Click on the Google Books Search button for a sample search. You can then create your own search enquiry to find alternative resources.

  • Adaptations
  • Thermoregulation
  • Temperature
  • Australia/n
  • Flora
  • Fauna
  • Animals
  • Plants
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Google Web Search

Learn how to refine your web searches on Google by using symbols or words in your search to make your results more precise.