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- Researching Using library Databases:
What is a library database?
What is a library database?
Library databases are like special search engines that help you find reliable information for your research papers.
They only include articles from trusted sources like academic journals and newspapers.
They have special tools to help you find exactly what you need.
You usually need a library card or a special login to access them.
From:
"Can you write me a definition of library databases for high school freshmen who have never used a library database before?" prompt. Gemini, Google, 8 Jan. 2025, gemini.google.com/app/46e1bdea9a658068.
What’s the difference between searching library databases and searching Google?
What’s the difference between searching library databases and searching Google?
Fill out keywords worksheet
Fill out keywords worksheet
Fill out the worksheet to help you develop the keywords you will need to search for articles related to your thesis in our online databases.
Keyword WorksheetFinal2024.pdfWays to Narrow a Topic
Ways to Narrow a Topic
Starting with a topic that is way too broad to research for a short paper, for example "education." You can use these four categories on the right to narrow your topic down.
2. Researching Using Google:
2. Researching Using Google:
When searching Google, add "site:edu" to all your searches to limit your results to sites from educational institutions and libraries:
Act Up Evaluation:
Act Up Evaluation:
Use the following guide when evaluating web resources:
3. Creating your Work Cited Page:
3. Creating your Work Cited Page:
Select your School Gmail Account
2. Make sure the option for student is selected and then click "Create Account."
3. Select your graduation year and click "Save Profile."
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