Online DatabasesOnline DatabasesLearning TargetsLearning Targets

I can use Online Databases to find I can use Online Databases to find 1-2 articles related to my topic.1-2 articles related to my topic.

I can use the information I find to I can use the information I find to get ideas about what to write get ideas about what to write about.about.

Today’s ActivityToday’s Activity

Search NC WiseOwl for articles Search NC WiseOwl for articles about your topicabout your topic

Download and skim articlesDownload and skim articles Use worksheet to take notes, Use worksheet to take notes,

save article informationsave article information

Online DatabasesOnline Databases

What are they?What are they? Online Collection of Published ResourcesOnline Collection of Published Resources Encyclopedias, Magazines, Newspapers, Encyclopedias, Magazines, Newspapers,

Journals, Podcasts, E-Books, and MoreJournals, Podcasts, E-Books, and More

Why use them?Why use them? Reliable InformationReliable Information Published Content Published Content Accessible Anywhere you have Internet Accessible Anywhere you have Internet

AccessAccess Quality Sources/Qualified AuthorsQuality Sources/Qualified Authors

Online DatabasesOnline Databases

NC WiseOwlNC WiseOwl Erwin Media Center Homepage LinkErwin Media Center Homepage Link From other locations: From other locations: http://http://

www.ncwiseowl.orgwww.ncwiseowl.org// Username/password: Username/password:

NC LiveNC Live Erwin Media Center Homepage LinkErwin Media Center Homepage Link From other locations: From other locations:

http://www.nclive.orghttp://www.nclive.org Select “Buncombe County Public” for locationSelect “Buncombe County Public” for location Must have library card & use # for passwordMust have library card & use # for password