This guide supports the Unit 4 inquiry question. The following topics are covered:
It also shows you how to take notes, use a variety of reliable resources to locate relevant information as well as how to create in-text citations and a Reference List of all the resources you've used.
One effective strategy for improving retention is note taking – not just because you’ll have a written record to refer to in the future, but also because the actual act of taking notes can help cement concepts in your mind. There is no single way of taking notes. Browse these resources to find what suits you.
Tips on how to organise the information you've read into a useful set of notes State Library of Victoria - Ergo
Once you've read this, watch the Cornell Method video. This is an excellent strategy.
Note-taking (University of Melbourne)
Referencing or citing your sources is an important part of academic writing and research. It lets you acknowledge the ideas or words of others and helps avoid plagiarism.
Click on the Online reference generator image above to create reference citations for your bibliography.
During World War II the role of women in the services and on the home front expanded immensely. Women were no longer confined to nursing, medical and voluntary roles, and they were able to join a women’s arm of each of the services. On the home front the number of women employed grew quickly as men left jobs to go to war, and many new occupations suddenly opened to women. The nature of the war and the threat to Australia meant that there was greater unity on the home front. There were, however, tensions associated with women’s roles, and for many people old attitudes and values were hard to change.
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A poster produced in 1943 encouraging women to join the Land Army.
Image courtesy of the Australian War Memorial
Outlines the impact of war on women, including World War 2. Note: many of the links at the bottom of the page no longer work
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Notes regarding recommended reading text “You’ll be sorry” by Ann Howard:
Introduction:
Excellent Outline in this introduction of the role of women in society but specifically in joining the Australian Women’s Army Service
Chapter 3:
Discussion and letters about ‘womanpower’ – the use of women in the army
Chapter 4
The formation: of the Australian Women’s Army Service (AWAS)
Chapter 47:
Focusses on the post war experiences of women, challenges including marriage v career question
Epilogue:
Summary and pertinent questions eg “Why were so many women asked to bear the double burden after war?”
These units also provide useful information and resources.
