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How to Use the SIRS Research Database. By Ishna Koul. Getting Started. Go to http://www.proquestk12.com Enter the following log-in information User Name: ardreykell Password: knights Click “My Products Page” Click “SIRS Knowledge Source”.
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How to Use theSIRS Research Database By Ishna Koul
Getting Started • Go to http://www.proquestk12.com • Enter the following log-in information • User Name: ardreykell • Password: knights • Click “My Products Page” • Click “SIRS Knowledge Source”
Steps to Find Leading IssuesExample: renewable energy • Check the “SIRS Issues Researcher” box • In the search box near the top of the page, type “renewable energy” and click “Search” • To narrow your search results, look to the left-hand side of the computer screen: • You may select what sources from which you would like to see results on your topic Pick one!
Selecting and Citing Your Information • Once you find a search result that provides you with the desired information, select the title link of that source. • On the right-hand side of the computer screen, click on the link “Citation” • You can copy & paste this citation onto your works cited.