DATABASES Why? and How? Adapted from a PowerPoint by Marianne F. Bates.

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DATABASES Why? and How? Adapted from a PowerPoint by Marianne F. Bates

What and Why WHAT: Students will use databases to perform useful and reliable searches on an assigned project. WHY: Databases provide reliable information using appropriate searching techniques and critical thinking skills.

What is a database? An organized collection of information, data, or citations. Stored in electronic format. Can be searched for specific information. office.microsoft.com

What databases do you use? School lunch Online library catalog YouTube Ebay I-Tunes Facebook or MySpace youtube.com facebook.com ebay.com

Why should I use a research or article database? Some information unreliableUsually reliable information (Some articles may contain bias) Might be stable….. Locations may move More stable location--can access easily No editorial reviewArticles pass through an editorial process (author, editor) Might be currentCurrent FreeCosts money (“free” database--Pioneer)‏ InternetArticle Database

What research databases can I use? World Book Encyclopedia Gale Reference Collection 9-12 EBSCO Culturegrams pioneer.uen.org

Webpath Express Part of Follett Destiny-login with WSD credentials Filtered Google Save in My Lists Make Citation List

Other WHS Databases Gale Virtual Reference Library  E-books  Online books  Access via catalog or link World Book Advanced  Not the same as Pioneer’s  Geared to HS and college

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