Research IntroApril 20, 2015

OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)

• http://opac.sharylandisd.org/opac/phs/index.html#menuHome

• Books

• eBooks

• Other media• Audio CDs

• DVDs

• Playaways

eBooks

• Select the eBook

• Go to the Index (end of book)

• Search for your God or Goddess

• Find page numbers

• Print screen or use Snipping Tool

• Copy and save to a Word document

• Cite your source!

Research Databases

• A database is an organized collection of data from media, books, reference, websites, magazines, journals, images, videos, etc.

• Gale Cengage Learning• Student Resources in Context

• Opposing Viewpoints

• EBSCO

• Infotopia and Kidtopia

Advanced Search is Your Friend

• Search for: greek gods in keyword

• And: apollo in keyword

• More Options: Full-text

• Content Type: Choose type of media: Journals, Magazines, Primary Sources, Websites, News, Reference, etc.

• Content Level: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced

Microsoft Templates

• Save time and create attractive documents

• Great for documents used often

• Quick and easy to use

• MS Word/File/New/

• Search with a keyword: MLA

• Download and use the template

Email

Quiz 1

OPAC

•What types of items can you find in OPAC?

Browsing

•What section of a book or eBook can help you locate a specific topic? Where is it located?

Quiz 2

•What is a database?

•What types of content are in a database?

•What can you create with a Microsoft Office template?

Quiz 3

•Where can a student go to find the email sample?

•What is the purpose of a citation?

•What types of items should be cited?