But Mrs. Woodward, what’s an online database? Databases are collections of articles from newspapers and magazines. The articles come from reputable (trustworthy) sources and are excellent for research projects.
Can I use these databases from home?
Yes! To do so, you’ll need a username and password.
You can find these on the BBS in the “Database Passwords” folder, in the Educational folder.
WHICH DATABASES SHOULD I USE?
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Once in EBSCO, use either of these two collections:
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EXCELLENT! A collection of newspaper, magazine and encyclopedia sources from Middle Search & Primary Search. Great for all researchers.
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EXCELLENT! This is very similar to Kids Search, but does not include Primary Search.
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OTHER DATABASES:
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A great resource for all students, including ESL students or students with learning needs.
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GROLIER ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIAS
In-school access:
Home access: http://auth.grolier.com/cgi-libscript/entrypoint.pl?42747 , enter your school ID card number in “Library card number” box.
An excellent series of encyclopedias. A must for any research project!
Best for Middle School:
§ The New Book of Knowledge An excellent general encyclopedia
§ The New Book of Popular Science Great for the Science Fair!
§ Lands and Peoples All about countries, cultures and geography
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Provides online access to the full text of The Dictionary of Art, (34 volumes, published in 1996) and The Oxford Companion to Western Art (published in 2001). This database is updated regularly and contains over 3,000 thumbnail art images and line drawings as well as links to images in galleries and museums.
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Provides online access to the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2001), The New Grove Dictionary of Opera (1992) and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz (2002). Includes over 45,000 articles as well as links to images, sounds and musical examples. |
Oxford English Dictionary Online
The authority on the English language, the OED is a guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words, both present and past. It traces the usage of words through 2.5 million quotations. |
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