Where can I find the databases?
Library website (on Clever)
What is the difference between a website and a database?
Websites are free to anyone online. Anyone can make them. You use a search engine to find them. Databases are paid for, quality collections of sources!
Where can I go to find quality sources of information that are organized and up-to-date?
Databases
What are some types of sources?
Book, newspaper article, magazine, encyclopedia article, image, video, website, person,
When do we use the SIFT method?
When we decide to use a website for information! (Not a database)
Research always starts with a...
QUESTION!
What keywords could I type into the search bar if I wanted to learn about food in France?
France food, France dining, French cuisine, French traditions, croissants, baguette
What keywords could I try to learn more about traditions in Mexico?
Mexican customs, Mexican traditions, Mexican holidays, Mexican folklore, Mexican religion, Mexican culture, Mexican rituals, Mexican heritage
What are the 5 steps of the NMS Research Process?
Ask - Search - SIFT - Conclude - Cite
What keywords could I try if I wanted to learn more about taking care of the environment?
Pollution, deforestation, littering, recycling, climate, poaching, ecosystems, carbon footprint, fossil fuels