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Dual Enrollment Resources: MegaSearch Focus: Objectives for this LibGuide

Today's Objectives (read 1 and 2 first)

1. To answer the following question: What is a database?
-There are many types of databases

-A library database is a searchable electronic index of published, reliable resources. Databases provide access to a wealth of useful research materials from academic journals, newspapers, and magazines. Some databases also include e-books, relevant Web resources, and various multimedia
(Berkeley College)

-Any examples of non-library databases you may use on a daily basis?
 

2. To learn the basics of conducting research using MegaSearch and possibly other databases if time permits. However, you will be able to apply the same techniques/strategies to other databases after learning how to use MegaSearch. I'm here to help. (car) 

  • basic keyword searching (handout)
  • narrowing your search by dates, type of source (aka format), language, geographical location, etc.
  • emailing the information found
  • parts of a source: title, author/s, name of journal/newspaper/book, volume/issue/date, and/or location & call number
  • finding the article's citation
    give credit
    add strength and authority to your work
    leave a trail for other scholars (or your instructor)
  • possibly some advanced searching

    www.pima.edu/library
    A) First, I'll demonstrate how to do all the above. Then we'll do a search together.

    B) Then, in teams of two or more, find an academic article, using any of the topic ideas we came up with via the activity. However, I want one person from the team to email me that article at sgomez37@pima.edu. Look for the other two sources if you have time (see other side of handout), and email yourself a news article. I'll walk around class in case you need help. 



    What were some challenges you had searching for the academic article?


    Please email me at sgomez37@pima.edu if you need any help or have questions! Also feel free to visit the library in the Plaza building, second floor, Room F-210.

 

 

 

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