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Non Fossil Fuel Energy Sources

Helpful Links
WVSS Library Website:  http://www.sd45slc.ca/
WVSS Library catalogue:  http://sd45library.sd45.bc.ca/
Noodle Tools:  http://www.noodletools.com/
 
 
Starting your research
  1. Open a Noodle Tools project for this assignment.  Use MLA style and Advanced setting.  Keep track of your sources as you go.
  2. Find a variety of good-quality academic sources for your research.  Ensure that you have a library database bookmark with all the passwords.  (The 2016/17 one is orange)
 
Books
A variety of books have been set aside for you on a cart.  They are “on reserve” for in library use during your research blocks. 
 
Cite these sources as print books.
 

Databases and Reference Sources accessed via the library webpage (passwords required)
General Reference Encyclopedias:
WorldBook, Britannica & Canadian Encyclopedia http://www.sd45slc.ca/encyclopedias.html
 
Databases accessed via the library website: http://www.sd45slc.ca/databases.html
 Greenr  (Gale)
Greenr is a Database focusing on the Environment, Energy and Natural Resources.
Click on the energy icon for a list of alternative energy sources.
 
Canadian Points of View Reference Centre (EBSCO)
Alternative Energy Exploration: An Overview  http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=p3h&AN=28674770&lang=en-ca&site=pov-can

Global Issues in Context (GALE)
Global issues in Context provides access to a number of resources on alternative energy.
Search your type of energy and start by looking at the reference sources. Sort the results by date so that the most recent is on top.
 
Cite these sources as Reference sources that you got from a database.  Most of these sources will have ready-made citations that you can paste into Noodle Tools.
 
 
Websites
Be sure to assess the quality and credibility of websites that you find online. 
Consider who wrote it and what their credentials are.  Consider sources from government, industry and non governmental environmental organizations.
Consider limiting your searches to certain domains. (.edu. .gc.ca etc)
 
Government Sources
Natural Resources Canada website on renewable energy sources:
https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/renewable-electricity/7295
 
Government of British Columbia
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/electricity-alternative-energy/renewable-energy
 
 
Industry Groups
BC Sustainable Energy Association  https://www.bcsea.org/bcsea-info
Sustainable energy in BC ​https://www.bcsea.org/energy-info/clean-renewable-energy-british-columbia

Waterpower Canada The Canadian Hydropower Association (CHA) is the national trade association dedicated to representing the interests of the hydropower industry.  https://canadahydro.ca/about/

Marine Renewables Canada (Tides, Rivers, Waves and Offshore Wind power) https://marinerenewables.ca/

Clean Energy BC is a multi-stakeholder organization involved in alternative energy sources in British Columbia: https://www.cleanenergybc.org/about/clean-energy-sectors
 
Canwea is the Wind Energy Industry organization in Canada  http://canwea.ca/wind-facts/why-wind-works/
 
CanSIA is the Solar Energy industry organization in Canada: http://www.cansia.ca/ontario.html
Can GEA is the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association http://www.cangea.ca/geothermal-101.html
 
Biofulnet Canada has information and some good infographics for your project on Biofuels.
http://www.biofuelnet.ca/infographics/
 
The BC Bioenergy Network has projects in British Columbia;
http://bcbioenergy.ca/what-we-do/biomass-waste-streams/
 
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association of Canada
http://www.chfca.ca/
 
Canadian Nuclear Association
https://cna.ca/
 
Environmental and Non Governmental Organizations
 
The Pembina Institute
Wind Power Fact Sheet: https://www.pembina.org/reports/wind-power-realities-rev.pdf
 
David Suzuki Foundation: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/issues/climate-change/science/energy/overview/
 
Greenpeace; solar http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/climate-change/Solutions/Renewable-energy/Solar-energy/
Greenpeace; wind http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/climate-change/Solutions/Renewable-energy/Wind-energy/
 
 Media Sources
 Search Canadian Media sources like CBC for recent articles on your energy source.
Wind Power Example:  ​https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/wind-power-cost-1.4979213

Cite these sources as websites, remember to differentiate between the webpage and the website.



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  • Welcome
    • About Rockridge Library
    • About WVSS Library
    • About Sentinel Library
    • Collection Policy
  • Read
    • Library Catalogue
    • e books
    • Magazines and Newspapers
    • English Language Learners (ELL)
    • Community Library Links >
      • West Van Memorial Library
      • North Van District Library
      • North Van City Library
      • Vancouver Public Library
      • Children's International Digital Library
    • Online Book Recommendation Sites
  • Research
    • Research Process
    • Research Questions
    • Inquiry Questions
    • Note Taking Tips
    • Evaluating Sources
    • Note Taking Methods
    • Subject Guides
    • RO Assignments
    • WVSS Assignments
  • Resources
    • Databases
    • Encyclopedias
    • Video Streaming
    • News & Current Events
    • Primary Sources
    • Follett Lightbox eResources
    • Focussed Education Resources (ERAC)
    • Teacher Resources
  • Citing Sources
    • Citing Sources with Noodle Tools
    • In Text Citations (APA)
    • In Text Citations (MLA)
    • Annotated Bibliography
    • Footnotes
    • Citing Images
    • Credit Lines for Images
    • Working Bibliography Sheet
    • Formatting research paper (APA)
    • Formatting research paper (MLA)
    • Interviews
  • Academic Integrity
    • Academic Integrity
    • Plagiarism
    • Copyright
    • Creative Commons
    • Copyright Friendly Images