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1 Researching online Databases and Smart Googling

2 Databases – What are they and Why use them? Databases are aggregations of multiple resources that provide… A great variety of media, including text articles, videos, websites, images, etc. Citation tools and information management – citing and saving your references properly Highly vetted resources – organized and edited by scholars and experts in the field Access free databases from school and home via Destiny: http://destiny.lake.k12.fl.us/common/ http://destiny.lake.k12.fl.us/common/ Recommended databases: Gale PowerSearch Opposing Viewpoints EbscoHost Florida Electronic Library (use your Lake County Public Library Card for home access)

3 Humanitarian Crises

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5 Smart Googling Go directly to Google.com Click on Settings, bottom lower right Select Advanced Search Enter keywords or subjects describing your topic Add limiters, such as time of last update, permissions to use and modify images, and add a domain Recommended domains for “Humanitarian Crises” include.gov,.net,.edu


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