Intro to Library Databases

A search engine is...

• google, yahoo, bing, etc...

• where anyone can create content

• a place for free access to what companies and people want you to see

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

A database is...

• a collection of information

• organized and easy to access

• managed and updated

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When typing in search fields in a database, use...

• full sentences

• keywords, subjects, or short phrases

• deep thoughts

• a paragraph

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which database does NOT specialize in persuasive topics?

• Global Issues in Context

• Britannica

• Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society

• Opposing Viewpoints

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

More than one answer! What are the benefits of using databases?

• The information is fact-checked.

• The information is curated by professionals.

• The information is cited for you.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Research means...

• the activity of getting information about a topic

• using the internet to write your paper

• asking friends and family what they think about the topic

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Where could you find which types of exotic pets are legal to own in your state?

• Google

• Databases

Where would you find proof that owning a pet increases personal responsibility?

• Google

• Databases

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Anyone can access academic databases whenever they want.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9