This document provides an overview of a library workshop on research databases. The workshop instructs attendees to log into a database, examine it in groups, and answer worksheet questions. It tests their knowledge of research databases and source types through multiple choice questions. The summary reminds attendees to evaluate the workshop and log off computers before leaving.

1. WELCOME TO TEMPLE LIBRARIES
Please,
1. Grab a Handout
Dissect a Database
1. Log In
2. Open Firefox

2. LIBRARIAN: Andrew Diamond
WELCOME TO TEMPLE LIBRARIES
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEALTH

3. Select the appropriate research
database for your need
Understand differences between
research databases
Distinguish between source types
and their uses
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After this workshop,
you will be able to…

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World of Information
Newspapers
Websites
Books
Video
Audio
Journals
Government
Info

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When assigned a research paper
where do you start?
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2. Web (Google, Wikipedia, etc.)
3. Library
4. Professor

6. library.temple.edu

8. 1. Get into groups of 3.
2. Find your assigned
research database on the
library website.
3. Working as a group,
examine the database
and answer the
worksheet questions.
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4. Prepare to share your answers with the class.
Dissecting a Database

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Test Your Knowledge

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Which statement does NOT
describe research databases?
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1. They are organized, searchable
collections of information such as
articles, books, and images
2. They may be multidisciplinary or
subject-specific
3. They are all available for free on the
Internet
4. They contain authoritative information

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A reference source provides background information
such as accepted facts, definitions, and overviews of
a topic. Which database would you use to locate
background information?
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25% 1. ProQuest NewsStand
2. CQ Researcher
3. Academic Search Premier
4. Credo Reference

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When looking for information on a very
current event, which would be the best
source type to consult?
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2. Newspapers
3. Books
4. Encyclopedias

13. • Research Guide:
guides.temple.edu/english802
• Visit the Reference Desk:
We’re open every day!
• Ask A Librarian
IM – TEXT – EMAIL:
library.temple.edu/asktulibraries
Get Help with Your Assignments

14. Click on the "Workshop Evaluation" tab at:
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15. Remember
Log off
of your
computer.