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Should I use the Internet during my research?
Should I use the Internet during my research?
Yes! The Internet is a great place to start your research. You can find the keywords that people often use to refer to your topic. Once you find these keywords, don't forget that you can also use a Thesaurus to find additional ways to say that keyword. You will then use these keywords to search for credible or quality sources in our school databases.
An Internet search also allows you to gather background information on your topic and access peer reviewed or scholarly articles from Google Scholar. Just remember that you want to make sure you are using quality information. If you find the same information that you found on the Internet in the school databases, then that is a good check. Watch the video below for additional tips on searching and evaluating information on the Internet.
How do I conduct more effective Internet searches?
How do I conduct more effective Internet searches?
When conducting Internet searches, you will need to make sure that the information you are gathering is credible information. Watch the short video below to learn how to carry out an effective Internet search in order to obtain relevant and quality search results.
Watch from 41:41-50:22 mins
What is a database?
What is a database?
A database is an organized electronic collection of many sources, including print sources. That means that you can search thousands of magazines, academic journals, newspapers, websites, and books (among other kinds of sources) using your electronic device. The sources you find in a database are credible or quality sources that you can use for school or personal knowledge.
How do I know which database to use?
How do I know which database to use?
You will want to select a database that is appropriate for your topic. I recommend the following:
Controversial Topic
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
SIRS Issues Researcher
General or Multidisciplinary Research
Gale in Context: High School
ProQuest Central
Background Research
Britannica School
Escolar
Countries and Culture
Culture Grams
History and Government
ABC Clio
Science
ProQuest Central
SIRS Issues Researcher
Health and Wellness
Gale eBooks
Gale in Context: High School
ProQuest Central
How many databases should I search?
How many databases should I search?
I recommend searching at least three different databases to make sure that you are curating or collecting as many relevant sources as possible for your topic. Remember that it is always alright to search more. In fact, sometimes you may need to do just that. Research is a trial and error process so remain calm and come and ask for help if you need it.
Where can I find the AnHS Databases?
Where can I find the AnHS Databases?
You can locate the WPHS Databases on the WPHS Library Webpage under Quick Database and eBook Access or under Databases and Electronic Resources. You can also go directly to the databases from the AnHS and RJUHSD Database Passwords and Links Google Doc.
Watch the short video below for how to get there:
How do I find current events articles in the Gale databases
How do I find current events articles in the Gale databases
How do I conduct a search in the Gale Opposing Viewpoints Database?
How do I conduct a search in the Gale Opposing Viewpoints Database?
Have a controversial topic that you need information on? Watch the video below to learn how to search the Gale Opposing Viewpoints Database. You can also apply these same search techniques in the Gale In Context: High School Database.
Watch from 0-11:19 mins
How do I conduct an advanced search in the Gale Database?
How do I conduct an advanced search in the Gale Database?
Sometimes you need to narrow, broaden, or filter your search to get better results. This is where an advanced search is helpful. Watch the video below for some tips and strategies that you can use when conducting an advanced search.
Watch from 11:20-18:42 mins
How do I use the database tools?
How do I use the database tools?
When you are searching, you will want to take advantage of database tools like cite, translate, annotate & highlight, Google Drive uploading, my folder, and the many filter and search tools databases offers you. This will allow you to properly cite, save, organize, and retrieve more relevant results during your search. Watch the video below for tips on how to access and use these tools.
Watch from 18:43-25:18 mins
How do I expand my search?
How do I expand my search?
Sometimes your initial search will not give you enough results, so you will need to expand your search in order to retrieve more relevant results. Watch the video below for tips and strategies on how to curate or collect more relevant sources during your search.
Watch from 25:19-29:14 mins
How do I conduct a search in the SIRS Issues Researcher Database?
How do I conduct a search in the SIRS Issues Researcher Database?
Have a controversial, trending, or scientific topic that you need information on? Watch the video below to learn how to search the SIRS Issues Researcher Database.
Watch from 29:15-39:23 mins
How do I use the CTRL F Tool to find information in an article, book, or document?
How do I use the CTRL F Tool to find information in an article, book, or document?
Sometimes you need to quickly jump to information within an article, book, or document. Watch the video below for tips on how to "Find" the information you are looking for.
Watch from 39:24-41:40 mins
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