Library Databases Pre-Check

A database is...

• a collection of information

• organized and easy to access

• managed and updated

• all of the above

The first step when starting research is to...

• just start writing

• cite sources

• choose a topic

• panic

It is okay to use Google or Wikipedia...

• during most of the research process

• at the end of the research process

• at the start of the research process

• never for serious research

The internet (overall) is...

• 100% accurate and reliable

• created only by experts

• not guaranteed to be checked for accuracy and reliability.

• full of facts

Information found in a database is...

• silly

• not reliable, accurate, or peer reviewed

• written by anyone

• reliable, accurate, and usually created by experts in the field

Research is...

• a static, one- time act

• super fun

• horrible

• an open-ended exploration and engagement with information.

When searching on a database, use...

• full sentences

• keywords, subjects, or short phrases

• deep thoughts

• a paragraph

A Boolean Operator is a way to...

• expand searches

• make searches more focused and productive

• be a smooth talker

• use complex words

The Boolean Operator - AND ...

• combines keyword and phrases

• isolates keywords and phrases

• adds time to searches

• is a long word

To search for an exact phrase use the following punctuation marks...

• period - .

• parenthesis - (_)

• exclamation point - !

• quotation marks - "_"