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Research Databases
Find Encyclopedias, Books, Magazine articles, Newspaper articles, and Images for your research |
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Databases What is a database? A database is a collection of information that has been organized for the user. There are many different kinds of databases. The ones we are most interested in are called educational research based databases. These include collections of newspapers, magazines, reference materials, pictures, maps, charts, graphs and other types of resources. How is a database different from a Website? Today most research databases are found by using a website. However, the database itself is not a website but a collection of information that has been put together in order for students to do research. Once the user is on the website that allows them access, he/she logs into the database with a username and password. Inside the database, the user can search for information that is found only within that collection. A database assures you that the information you receive is credible, reliable and has been edited and published in a reputable source. Databases are not free information. Someone, in this case, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, pays for the right to access this information. This is why you need a password and username. Many times the information found in databases has also been published in print format in a book or periodical. When the information exists in print format, the user can find the exact publication title, copyright date and page number. For more information on how to evaluate websites go to Great Websites for Kids Evaluation Criteria. These databases can be accessed at home or school. Use the username and password provided below for access.
Facts on File http://www.fofweb.com/subscription Find resources such as: See Ms. Garcia in the Media Center American History Online for Username and Password African-American History & Culture American Women’s History World History Online Ancient History & Culture Science Online Health Reference Center Curriculum Resource Center The World Atlas Career Guidance Center Personal & Business Forms
GaleNet http://infotrac.galegroup.com Find resources such as: See Ms. Garcia in the Media Center Primary Documents for Username and Password Biographies Topical essays 200 magazines 10,000 illustrations 8 hours of audio & video clips Student Resource Center Literature Resource Center
Grolier Online http://go-passport.grolier.com Find resources such as: See Ms. Garcia in the Media Center Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia for Username and Password NewsBank http://infoweb.newsbank.com Find resources such as: Cover-to-cover editions of The Miami Herald and Noticias en Español, a completely Spanish language database See Ms. Garcia in the Media Center for Username and Password SIRS Knowledge Source http://sks.sirs.com Find resources such as: Go to SIRS Government Reporter for information concerning: Elected leaders Federal departments Federal agencies Current and historic documents Landmark and recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, Go to SIRS Renaissance for information concerning: current perspectives on the arts and humanities Go to SIRS Researcher for information concerning: full text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political & global issues See Ms. Garcia in the Media Center for Username and Password WorldBook Online Reference Center http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb Includes all of the articles from the venerable World Book Encyclopedia, our Spanish Language Encyclopedia, correlations to Florida teaching standards, and an extensive interactive dictionary and atlas. Also included is World Book Kids, designed for primary scholars with thousands of easy-to-read articles, a wealth of hands-on activities to engage different types of learners, and teacher resources. Additionally, the World Book Research Libraries offers a broad collection of historically important documents as well as e-book versions of classic literature. See Ms. Garcia in the Media Center for Username and Password
Destiny Union Catalog http://destiny.dadeschools.net M-DCPS online catalog which allows you to find the books you need. Search the Ammons Media Center collection Search other M-DCPS school media center collections Search for books by subject, title, author, or browse by category. Find out AR levels also. This site can also be accessed through the Virtual Library on the www.dadeschools.net webpage
Herbert A. Ammons Media Center
Miami-Dade County Public School
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
17990 SW 142nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33177
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