One of the big challenges for high school media specialists is to convince students that Google isn't necessarily the best research source and Wikipedia isn't even an option. When a class comes into our media center, we show them this resource page using a topic such as: "stem cells." By demonstrating and navigating through each database, students begin to see the clear advantage to using these effective (and yes, expensive) tools. Here's an example of some of the best databases available for students: ProQuest, CQ Researcher, SIRS and Opposing Viewpoints.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Research Resources
One of the big challenges for high school media specialists is to convince students that Google isn't necessarily the best research source and Wikipedia isn't even an option. When a class comes into our media center, we show them this resource page using a topic such as: "stem cells." By demonstrating and navigating through each database, students begin to see the clear advantage to using these effective (and yes, expensive) tools. Here's an example of some of the best databases available for students: ProQuest, CQ Researcher, SIRS and Opposing Viewpoints.
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