English+-+Mr.+Martin

== = = =Research Resources= How do I choose a topic? Be sure it is a topic of interest! Make sure there is enough information about the topic, but not too much or too little. How do I know if there is the right amount of information? Do some pre-research. Check the library databases. Check a website. ASK: Am I finding enough relevant information about my topic? Am I using the right keywords and synonyms to find good information? Brainstorm keywords. For example .....

How is a library database different from a website?

 * ~ Library databases ||~ Web sites ||
 * Library databases get their information from professionals or experts in the field. || Web sites can be written by anyone regardless of expertise. ||
 * Library databases contain published works where facts are checked. || Web site content is not necessarily checked by an expert. ||
 * Library databases are easy to cite in a bibliography and may create the citation for you. || Web sites often don’t provide the information necessary to create a complete citation. ||
 * Library databases can help you narrow your topic or suggest related subjects. || Web sites often aren’t organized to support student research needs. ||
 * Library databases are updated frequently and include the date of publication. || Web sites may not indicate when a page is updated. ||

**[|InfoTrac Databases A - Z]** The InfoTrac Databases A-Z provides a list of databases with brief annotations and help guides including Encyclopedia Britannica, PowerSearch, Newspapers, and Massachusetts Digital Collections.
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[|Google Pigeon Rank] [|The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus] = Cite It Before You Write It = Remember library databases usually give the source citation, so there is no need to use a citation generator Use a citation generator when using information from a website.
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