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Using AEA On-line Resources in Research - Student Resource Center

Using AEA On-line Resources in Research - Student Resource Center. By K. Pisarik. Things to consider before you look for information:. Have I thought of likely search term s and synonym s ? Do I know how to spell my search term s and synonym s ? Do I know when & why to use “quotes”?

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Using AEA On-line Resources in Research - Student Resource Center

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  1. Using AEA On-line Resources in Research -Student Resource Center By K. Pisarik

  2. Things to consider before you look for information: • Have I thought of likely search terms and synonyms ? • Do I know how to spell my search terms and synonyms ? • Do I know when & why to use “quotes”? • Did I remember to check Full text ? • Do I know how to use “Find” or “Find in this page” ?

  3. Where can I get free,reliable, up-to-date info? • Google/Internet sources are free but not necessarily reliable or current. • Government sites are reliable, but not necessarilyfree or up-to-date. • Educational sites are reliable andup-to-date, but not necessarilyfree. • So where CAN I go?

  4. AccuWeather Atomic Learning Clipart.com EBSCO MultiMedia United Streaming World Book Iowa AEA Online Go to here to get newspaper, magazine, encyclopedia, and MORE information that isFree! Reliable & Up-to-date!Go to: www.aea1.k12.ia.us

  5. Any time, anywhere you need information, just know this. • Your User Name: keystone_ _ _ • Your Password keystone

  6. Go to the Keystone site and click on Online Resources

  7. EBSCO Magazine Index For print info go here

  8. Where Can I go to get Magazine, Newspaper, & Reference Articles, plus Photos and Maps?

  9. Each type has its advantages: Go to search

  10. After you know your search term (or terms) put it in the box next to Find. Select which sources to use with a √. Always select Full Text with a √.

  11. Then look at Lexile Reading Level Keep it at All Move it to your grade level by clicking on the pull down menu OR Choose your own lexile score, if you know it.

  12. Type in your topic & click on Search when you have made all your selections.

  13. If the titles look useful, click on them to read them. If you need other titles, look over the additional suggestions in the box (above and left) called Narrow Results by Subject.

  14. To cite your source, look here:

  15. CONGRATULATIONS!You now have accurate, current information for research!

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