Using Indexes and Databases for Research Purposes

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Using Indexes and Databases for Research Purposes
By Jennifer Theakston, Sara Kofahl, Alison
Spalter
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Getting Started

• Access school library webpage
• Locate Indexes and Databases Link
• Select specific Database to be used (i.e. ERIC,
  Lexus Nexus, Wilson Select Plus)

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The Actual Process

• Enter information in provided search cell
• Select search option (i.e. Keyword, Author,
  Subject)
• To obtain whole article, select Full Text Option
• Click Search Button

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Getting Your Results

• Read text summaries for relevancy to subject
  desired.
• Choose to Email to yourself, read online, or
  print a hard copy.