Research
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Many of you are used to starting your research by googling the subject you are investigating, oftentimes landing on a Wikipedia page in the process. This kind of search is fine when you are getting a feel for your subject, but it doesn't ensure that you will find reliable sources.
When you need to go beyond the surface and find authoritative sources, turn to databases. We have access to a large number of databases via subscriptions. Some databases are free for anyone to use. Click on the buttons below to find links to our subscribed databases and some useful free databases.
Many of you are used to starting your research by googling the subject you are investigating, oftentimes landing on a Wikipedia page in the process. This kind of search is fine when you are getting a feel for your subject, but it doesn't ensure that you will find reliable sources.
When you need to go beyond the surface and find authoritative sources, turn to databases. We have access to a large number of databases via subscriptions. Some databases are free for anyone to use. Click on the buttons below to find links to our subscribed databases and some useful free databases.
Find More Databases On Your Own
You can find databases on a topic by doing a web search in the following manner.
Your results should turn up several databases. If you need help narrowing or refining your search, ask a librarian for assistance!
You can find databases on a topic by doing a web search in the following manner.
- type in the word "database" followed by a colon
- type in the subject for which you would like to find a database
Your results should turn up several databases. If you need help narrowing or refining your search, ask a librarian for assistance!
The Research Process
The research process isn't necessarily simple and straightforward, that's why your teachers usually give you a span of time to put together a research project. Although the research cycle can go back and forth between the steps, the graphics below are good snapshots of what is included in the process.
The BCTLA Points of Inquiry.
Image retrieved from https://tl-pi.wikispaces.com/Overview+Points+of+Inquiry, Aug. 13, 2015. Originally found in: http://bctf.ca/bctla/pub/documents/Points%20of%20Inquiry/PointsofInquiry.pdf
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From Alberta Education's "Focus on Inquiry."
Image retrieved from http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b143/inquiry.htm, Aug. 13, 2015. Originally found in: https://education.alberta.ca/media/313361/focusoninquiry.pdf
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The links below provide more detail on the two models of inquiry learning.
