What is Academic Research and Where Does It Come From? Database v Internet

Databases Databases are NOT the Internet. We access databases with Internet browsers, but we are not searching the Internet. Sometimes, access to specific databases is restricted  access provided as part of college tuition  access available with a library card Databases are NOT the Internet. We access databases with Internet browsers, but we are not searching the Internet. Sometimes, access to specific databases is restricted  access provided as part of college tuition  access available with a library card Databases ARE  an organized collection of information  easily accessed, updated and managed  found in different formats  accessed via the Internet using browsers  include thousands of magazine articles, newspapers, and scholarly journals Databases ARE  an organized collection of information  easily accessed, updated and managed  found in different formats  accessed via the Internet using browsers  include thousands of magazine articles, newspapers, and scholarly journals ?v=Q2GMtIuaNzU

Internet The Internet is:  a collection of computer networks that share various types of information worldwide  a small part of the Internet that is made up of ‘sites’ (or documents) that allow us to share Internet information  access Internet information through URL addresses and/or search engines The Internet is:  a collection of computer networks that share various types of information worldwide  a small part of the Internet that is made up of ‘sites’ (or documents) that allow us to share Internet information  access Internet information through URL addresses and/or search engines

So, which is best: the Internet or databases? It depends on the information you want.  Consider that anyone can publish anything on the Internet, so you must be willing to sort through and evaluate an Internet site’s content.  Databases are more credible because publishers have checked the content for accuracy and reliability.

Let’s Compare Library Databases Contain library catalogs, peer-reviewed scholarly journals, magazine and newspaper articles, online books, reference books and images. The Internet Contains personal and company web pages, , chat rooms, ads, current news and information, and some magazine or newspaper articles.

Let’s Compare Library Databases are reviewed by publishers and experts. The Internet is not reviewed, and anyone can put their ideas or opinions on the Internet.

Where does the information come from? 1 st, look at the Information Cycle An Event Occurs Minutes- Hours Days Weeks Months Years Provides Scholarly Research and Analysis about the subject, evidence to claims, & facts Web, TV, RadioNewspapers Magazines Scholarly Journals Books, Encyclopedias, Dictionaries

Now I’m convinced. I want to use a database to find information for academic research.

Access a Database CGC Students (must have student ID) > Click on eResources > “Reference” > Maricopa County Library District (Must have a library card) > Click on Research (horizontal tool bar) > eSources for category listing A-Z List for all databases > Arizona State Library & Archives FREE Click on Digital AZ Library > OR Click on Resources for Learners> High School & Junior High>

Step 1: Brainstorm Keywords

Research question: What is the impact of food advertising on childhood obesity? Search Topic: Researching the influence of food advertising on childhood obesity. KEY WORDS to start with Food Advertising Childhood Obesity

Mind Map – Keyword Search Labor Union Anti-trust Clayton Act Of 1914 Non- statutory Strike Lockout Globalization Competition

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These are the most helpful databases

Big Benefit of Databases: Easy to Cite! Databases have their own unique format. At the end of EACH article, there might be a correctly formatted citations for you to use. You can copy and paste this into your Works Cited. End of the article AZ State Archives Step 3: Cite Your Sources

Maricopa County Library End of the article

CGCC Library Sidebar – click on CITE 1. Select Cite

Scroll to MLA citation 2. Select MLA format for citations