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

2. 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.

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. Other WSD Databases SIRS Issues Researcher World Book e- books OverDrive

10. Database Helps Go to the WHS Library Home Tab Under Online Resources, click on Database Helps v v

11. Bibliography Images: “Ebay.” ebay.com “Facebook.” facebook.com “Follett Destiny.” follettsoftware.com “Microsoft Office Online.” office.microsoft.com “OverDrive.” overdrive.com “Pioneer Online Library.” pioneer.uen.org “SIRS Issues Researcher.” sks.sirs.com “You Tube.” youtube.com “World Book.” worldbook.com Text: Peabody Institute. “Library Terms.” The Peabody Institute of John Hopkins University. 2007. Available: http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/ Watkins, Katherine and Kathleen Elder. “The Google Game.” School Library Journal, 1 Jan 2006. Available: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6296500.html