1. online research

2. Evaluating Online Sources
Domain – Best sources .gov, .edu, .org
Sponsor – Information about the organization?
Timeliness – How current is the page?
Purpose – Target audience? Information or opinion?
Author – Credentials? Considered an authority?
Links – Links provided?  Do they work?

3. Journal Article vs. Magazine Article
Heavy on text/few illustrations
In-depth analysis
Bibliography to document sources
Author is expert/specialist
Often peer-reviewed
Many illustrations
Broad overview
Usually no bibliography
Author is staff writer or freelance journalist
Not peer-reviewed

4. Peer-Reviewed Article
Goal is to access quality
Reviewed by experts in the field
Check for accuracy and assess the validity of the research
May suggest revisions
May be rejected if lacking in scholarly validity and rigor
Exemplify the best research practices in a field

5. Visit http://nohslmc.weebly.com/

6. Visit www.kyvl.org At school At home No username or password required
oldhamsd2
Password:
lightsheep16

7. Useful features of KYVL
Select databases to narrow search
Remember to use the Advanced Search option
Limit to Full Text/Peer Reviewed
Use helpful tools to create folders, save articles, and create citations
Print, , or share articles

8. Click the tab “For College & Adults” & select College

9. Searching

10. Basic Search
Too many?
Full Text/
Peer Review
Filter
Results

11. Advanced Search Create an account to save your searches
Boolean Search:
to limit, widen, or define your search

12. Specific Database Search

13. EBSCO Host Select databases to narrow search
Open title list to view magazines or journals in database

14. EBSCO Advanced Search

15. Options
View PDF
Create an account to save or add to folder

16. World Cat (Books)
Select World Cat Database here

17. World Cat Results
Related Sources

18. World Cat Detailed Record

19. Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Our newest database!
Covering today’s hottest social issues and allowing researchers to explore issues from all perspectives
om/default/gos41750?db =OVIC
Password = mustangs
Free Access My Library app available
Tip Sheet

20. Homepage Features

21. Topic Page

22. Document View

23. Google Scholar Create an account to save the article Get a citation
Caution:
Not all documents may be accessible for free

24. Visit www.worldbookonline.com
Must log-in for access
Username
nohsstudent
Password
mustangs

25. High School Level
High School Level

26. World Book Advanced

27. Search Results

28. Article Page

29. E-Book Center

30. E-Book Center

31. Visit http://nohslmc.weebly.com/

32. Destiny Destiny Username Password Short computer name i.e. mpsmith
8 digit birthday w/slashes
XX/XX/XXXX

33. Destiny Search Options

34. Using Destiny

35. Need help?
     Ask your teacher 
or librarian