ljhs cyberbullying

EVEN BETTER THAN GOOGLE AND WIKIPEDIA – REALLY!

Library Databases

School pays for access – has info you can’t get free on the web

Edited/fact checked, so often more reliable than websites

Also check your public library – you’ll need your card and PIN.

Opposing Viewpoints

Opposing Viewpoints

Using Gale PowerSearch

Using Gale PowerSearch

Brainstorm Keywords

Try to think of more than one way to search for articles about cyberbullying

Try to think of synonyms (words that mean the same thing)

Write keywords on your Research Process handout and share a few with the class

Gale PowerSearch

Use Related Subject listings to think of more keywords to try.

Gale PowerSearch: Citation Tools

Websites

Website

Website

Website

Library Catalog – Live Demo

Big 6 Research Process (first steps)

1. Task Definition1.1 Define the information problem1.2 Identify information needed

2. Information Seeking Strategies2.1 Determine all possible sources2.2 Select the best sources

Getting Started

3. Location and Access 3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically) 3.2 Find information within sources

4. Use of Information 4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view) the information within a source 4.2 Extract relevant information from a source

Go to Library Class Projects Cyber-bullying

HOW to Cite Your Sources

Questions?