Find Topics & Articles with our Digital Library Database

Why are research databases excellent research sources?

• They are the quickest way to locate information.

• They have the best information on a topic out there.

• Their information is reliable and trustworthy.

• They have many articles to look at.

Why would you want to search by subject?

• It gives you information like an encyclopedia.

• You can find more useful articles that way.

• As a starting point for narrowing down a search.

• It works like wikipedia.

What type of learner would like to use the Topic Finder tiles?

• Visual learner

• Auditory learner

• Kinesthetic learner

• Advanced learner

After searching your topic, look at ________ to select the format you need.

• Subjects

• Content types

• Publication titles

• Show more results

Which format should you choose when using the citation tool?

• APA 6th Edition

• MLA 8th Edition

• Chicago 17th Edition

• URL link

What is a database?

•  allows you to efficiently search for published information such as magazine, journal, and newspaper articles
• a search engine to find wikipedia articles
• a librarian that has correct and reliable information on certain subjects
• Google

What is an example of a search engine?

• Gale Student Resources in Context
• Google
• Gale Power Search
• Britannica

This is an example of...

• a search engine
• a library database

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.3.5

When is a good time to use a search engine?

• When working on a research project for English class
• To find movie times for this weekend
• To find fact checked information for a homework assignment
• To find reliable information on specific topis

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

When is a good time to use a database?

• When completing a research assignment for class
• to find the nearest mall
• when playing trivial pursuit with your friends
• to online shop