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Information Databases
What's an Information Database?
- collection of magazine, journal and newspaper articles that you can search from a computer. Some databases even have entire encyclopedias and books!
- most databases provide a combination of summaries and the entire article (full-text).
Why would I want to use these?
Have you ever needed information and someone else had already borrowed the book? Have you found yourself spending time searching on the Internet and trying to decide which information wa
Homework Help
Research Tips and Strategies
Step One
Think about your topic. Ask yourself exactly what you need to find out. Is your topic too broad or too narrow? Clearly define your topic by identifying the main concepts or keywords.
Step Two
Check an encyclopedia to get an idea of what your topic is about.
Step Three
