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Introduction to the research projects – the library presentation
Accessing Databases from home
| To access these resources from HOME, you must go to the APS Library Resources in Canvas. Choose Middle School Databases. The databases showcased in class are circled below. If you have any trouble accessing these databases through Canvas, please let me know. Remember, it is better to use Safari than the Canvas app. | |
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Resources - Web Sites and Databases
Country Research |
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| These resources provide background information that can be used for research about your country of interest. This information is fact-based. | |
Websites
The Five Themes presentation shows which resources to use to find information related to The Five Themes. |
Databases
remember to use DRAMA and Lateral Reading to vet your sources |
Conflict and Cooperation Research |
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| These databases contain fact-based, general information as well as analysis and opinion articles. Quality analysis and opinion is fact-based and backed by evidence. |
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Be mindful of article dates in the Gale in Context databases. Sort by “date” instead of “relevance” to view the most current articles first. |
This database has articles from newspapers and journals from around the world. It is surprisingly current.
Global News for Current Events is a website of curated resources focusing on regional news from the area and from western media sources. |
Use DRAMA and Lateral Reading to find Quality Information
DRAMA – a Google slideshow DRAMA – a video explanation
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Lateral reading is when you have multiple tabs open about the same topic. You read and compare the info on all the pages to get the full picture. Lateral Reading – video by University of Louisville Research & Assistance Dept. |
Citing Your Sources
Citing Sources – slideshow and/or video instructions and demonstrations
Research Example with citations
Country Research – Mrs. Tan – The Philippines
Video: Using NoodleTools for World Geo – Mrs. Tan demonstrates adding a website and databases to NoodleTools
Country research bibliography using resources from the suggested databases and websites