1. Why Should I Use A
Library Database For
Research?
Compiled by
Ms Boyd, Library Media Specialist
All presentation images are courtesy of Google

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2GMtIuaNzU

3. Wikipedia
Members/users of this online encyclopedia are allowed to edit content.
Some posts on this popular site are not reviewed by an editor for accuracy.
Some users/members enjoy posting false information.
Wikipedia is not the best ‘primary source’ to use when conducting research.

4. Google
you need to complete a accurate research paper.
Google gives you a lot of what you don’t want.
Information provided through a Google search may be outdated.
Some of the results from a Google search lack credibility and authority of subject
matter.

5. Citing Sources Is Easy When You Use A Library Database

6. Keyword Search

7. CHICAGO VIOLENCE
Identify keywords that can be used for research
Chi-Town
Gentrification
Chicago neighborhoods
Cease Fire
Unemployment rate
Jobs for teens
Families/fathers
Safe passage
High School
Chi-Raq
A-A Males
Police
Chicago Athletes
Chicago Entertainers
Gang initiation
Drug trade
The Wild 100’s
Gun Control

8. phillips.cps.k12.il.us