EBSCO: Finding Articles
Find the Library Media - Online Databases in your Classlink Launchpad.
Find the Library Media - Online Databases in your Classlink Launchpad.
Open the link. On the Home Page you will see directions and a menu on a blue bar to the left.
Open the link. On the Home Page you will see directions and a menu on a blue bar to the left.
Select EBSCO from the menu on the blue bar; it is second from the top.
Select EBSCO from the menu on the blue bar; it is second from the top.
EBSCO Databases
EBSCO Databases
The EBSCO SEARCH database is billions of things; so it's a lot of information.
The EBSCO SEARCH database is billions of things; so it's a lot of information.
Best to start with ACADEMIC COMPLETE or a database division like: SCIENCE REFERENCE CENTER or NOVELIST which limits itself to specific topics by curriculum standards.
Best to start with ACADEMIC COMPLETE or a database division like: SCIENCE REFERENCE CENTER or NOVELIST which limits itself to specific topics by curriculum standards.
Because of the level of data in EBSCO, they ask for additional sign in.
Because of the level of data in EBSCO, they ask for additional sign in.
Remember: This is the only username/password combination that is different. The first page in Classlink showed the username/password. Feel free to go back to that tab if you've forgotten it.
Remember: This is the only username/password combination that is different. The first page in Classlink showed the username/password. Feel free to go back to that tab if you've forgotten it.
- EBSCO will always allow access to any publication that they hold ownership of in a free search. Choose PUBLICATIONS at the top left. A searchable list in A-Z order will be available to let you zero in on your favorite title. Issues kept in archive vary by title and include most major global newspapers, academic journals, magazines (such as Car & Driver, Essence, Good Housekeeping and Hispanic) and transcripts of blogs, podcasts and television.
2. EBSCO offers content from around the globe translated into various LANGUAGES for reading. Seeing English is the default is a function of FWISD translation. Not all content was created in our default language.
2. EBSCO offers content from around the globe translated into various LANGUAGES for reading. Seeing English is the default is a function of FWISD translation. Not all content was created in our default language.
3. EBSCO has an SEARCH box at the top if you know your preferred topic from the beginning. (ex. endocrinology)
3. EBSCO has an SEARCH box at the top if you know your preferred topic from the beginning. (ex. endocrinology)
4. FULL TEXT is the ability to read the entire article as if you had purchased a digital copy of the publication. Place a checkmark in this box.
4. FULL TEXT is the ability to read the entire article as if you had purchased a digital copy of the publication. Place a checkmark in this box.
5. DATE is most relevant to those seeking articles, images or transcripts from the current year, month or week. You can also set it for particular weeks in history.
5. DATE is most relevant to those seeking articles, images or transcripts from the current year, month or week. You can also set it for particular weeks in history.
6. PAGES limits how long of an article that you will commit to reading for homework. Some of use will love 1/2 page summaries while others will dive into that 20 page academic paper.
6. PAGES limits how long of an article that you will commit to reading for homework. Some of use will love 1/2 page summaries while others will dive into that 20 page academic paper.
NOTE: To adequately summarize into a 1 page current event paper for a grade, you need an original article of over 1000 words.
At any time and on any page the search box will be available. Just click inside and type your term. Don't know spelling? No problem as it will fill in and suggest possible matches as you type.
At any time and on any page the search box will be available. Just click inside and type your term. Don't know spelling? No problem as it will fill in and suggest possible matches as you type.
When RESULTS post from a search, you can be overwhelmed by the amount of items pulled that match your topic. Luckily, you can LIMIT or FILTER the results by Publication Date or Type of Material (academic journal or magazine or newspaper). The most current items should post to the top of the list.
When RESULTS post from a search, you can be overwhelmed by the amount of items pulled that match your topic. Luckily, you can LIMIT or FILTER the results by Publication Date or Type of Material (academic journal or magazine or newspaper). The most current items should post to the top of the list.
Once you select an article, then a summary screen opens. Publications, Languages and Search are still located at the top of the page for easy access.
Once you select an article, then a summary screen opens. Publications, Languages and Search are still located at the top of the page for easy access.
New options are as follows:
New options are as follows:
FULL TEXT: HTML or PDF is the ability to read the entire article as if you had purchased a digital copy of the publication. Choose the version that works best for your device. PDFs can be saved for offline viewing.
FULL TEXT: HTML or PDF is the ability to read the entire article as if you had purchased a digital copy of the publication. Choose the version that works best for your device. PDFs can be saved for offline viewing.
SAVE: EBSCO allows you to save in a variety of ways. Choose your favorite method Google Drive, One Drive, download Perma-link or send a copy to email. (and if you came here from Classlink, then your drive is already linked.)
SAVE: EBSCO allows you to save in a variety of ways. Choose your favorite method Google Drive, One Drive, download Perma-link or send a copy to email. (and if you came here from Classlink, then your drive is already linked.)
CITE: Click this link for a pre-formatted citation in MLA or APA style.
CITE: Click this link for a pre-formatted citation in MLA or APA style.
LISTEN: A number of articles will read themselves to you.
LISTEN: A number of articles will read themselves to you.
TRANSLATE: What language do you prefer for text or audio? Share with family.
TRANSLATE: What language do you prefer for text or audio? Share with family.
Having selected HTML or PDF copy, you can now view the article. You'll have standard controls for ZOOM and PAGES.
Having selected HTML or PDF copy, you can now view the article. You'll have standard controls for ZOOM and PAGES.
On the left is a menu showing shortcuts to the PUBLICATIONS table of contents.
On the left is a menu showing shortcuts to the PUBLICATIONS table of contents.
On the right are the standard access points for cloud storage, citations and translation.
On the right are the standard access points for cloud storage, citations and translation.
