Research
The easiest way to get to our subscribed databases is to search our collection and choose "visual" on the search page. There, you'll see icons. For more great sources, hover over the Research tab to select one of the options.
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.
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.
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
Research usually isn't simple and straightforward: it takes time to do it well. 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.
