There are many people who can help you, each in their different ways:

Your teacher - he or she set the assignment, so they should be the first person to approach if you are not clear on what is required. Remember that teachers are not mind-readers! In some cases you can negotiate an alternative task that better suits your abilities/interests, while still achieving the required learning outcome/s.

Your friendly teacher librarian - who is a teacher as well as an information expert, and readily available in the school library. If a teacher librarian cannot help you directly, they can point you in the right direction.

Your classmates and friends - they can often offer you help just when you need it, but still check with your teacher or teacher librarian, who are knowledgeable/experienced in the subject and the research process.

Your parents/carers, family, friends, local community - they can be a rich source of information - cultivate your personal network!

The global community - in this globalised, internet connected world you can seek help and information from many more places including:

• Public libraries offer 'Ask a librarian' services as well as 'homework help' online tutoring programs (you need to be a member of your local public library to use this free service).

• 'Ask an expert' sites for a wide range of subjects

• Use this resource to connect with websites that provide online help

• Use email/phone contact details available on most websites

• See also Community resources

NOTE: If you obtain and use information from people, whether in person or via letter, phone or email, you should acknowledge those sources as part of your work.