The document provides information about library databases for researching cyberbullying:
1) Library databases are better than Google and Wikipedia for research because schools pay for access to databases that contain information not available for free on the web.
2) Information in library databases is often more reliable than websites because it is edited and fact-checked.
3) Students can use library databases accessed through their school or public library card to research topics related to cyberbullying.
2. Name ____________________________________________ Class period __________
Cyberbullying Research Process
1. Task Definition: What information do I need?
What one big, “important” question do you hope to answer in your
paper/presentation?
What can be done to stop cyberbullying?
What smaller questions do you have about your topic? List at least three more specific
questions you hope to answer.
What is cyberbullying and how often does it
happen?
Why does it cyberbullying happen?
What are some things that have been tried to stop
cyberbullying? Did they work?
3. Brainstorm Keywords
Try to think of more than one way to search for
articles about cyberbullying
Try to think of synonyms (words that mean the same
thing)
Write keywords on your Research Process handout
and share a few with the class
4. School pays for access –
has info you can’t get
free on the web
Edited/fact checked, so
often more reliable than
websites
Also check your public
library – you’ll need your
card and PIN.
