Library research involves the step-by-step process used to gather information in order to write a paper, create a presentation, or complete a project. As you progress from one step to the next, it is commonly necessary to back up, revise, add additional material or even change your topic completely. This will depend on what you discover during your research. There are many reasons for adjusting your plan. For example, you may find that your topic is too broad and needs to be narrowed, sufficient information resources may not be available, what you learn may not support your thesis.
This tutorial is designed to assist you in the research process and provide information on how to find resources using the John B. Coleman Library website.
External videos are included for additional information. Audio is included on the PowerPoint slides indicated.
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Classroom Assessment Techniques by Educators Reference Complete
Educator's Reference Complete provides access to academic journals, reports, and many premier reference sources in the field of education. The database includes content in key subject areas including administration, bilingual education, child development and psychology, funding, health education, technology, and testing. The majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database.
Explora for Elementary / Primary Search
Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction with the following features:
Reading level indicators (Lexile® Measures) to simplify discovery of grade-appropriate content
Text-to-speech for HTML articles to assist struggling readers or those learning English
Curriculum Standards Module to help educators correlate EBSCO content quickly and easily to Common Core, state- or province-specific curriculum standards.
Topics included: Animals, Arts and Music, Biographies, Geography, Language Arts, Math, Science and Health, and Social Studies.
Explora for High School
Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction with the following features:
Arts and Literature, Biography, Business and Government, Current Issues, Geography, Health, History, and Science and Math.
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