Transcript DB_vs_Web
Dr. Seuss Trivia How many different words did Dr. Seuss use to write the book Green Eggs and Ham? Just 50 words! Database or Website? Finding your way through electronic resources for research What is a database? Collection of information from magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias and reference books Maintained by professionals Accessed by subscription Where do I find a database? Hennepin County Library KidLinks Activity How is a database different from a website? 1. Sort phrases into two categories: Databases Websites 2. Compare results with others at your table Database or Website? Get their information from professionals or experts in a given field Database Get their information from professionals or experts in a given field Website Database or Website? Can be written by anyone, regardless of expertise Database Get their information from professionals or experts in a given field Website Can be written by anyone, regardless of expertise Database or Website? Content is not necessarily checked by an expert Database Get their information from professionals or experts in a given field Website Can be written by anyone, regardless of expertise Content is not necessarily checked by an expert Database or Website? Contains published works where facts are checked for accuracy Database Get their information from professionals or experts in a given field Contains published works where facts are checked for accuracy Website Can be written by anyone, regardless of expertise Content is not necessarily checked by an expert Database or Website? May not indicate when information has been updated; Can be completely abandoned Database Website Get their information from professionals or experts in a given field Can be written by anyone, regardless of expertise Contains published works where facts are checked for accuracy Content is not necessarily checked by an expert May not indicate when information has been updated; Can be completely abandoned Database or Website? Updated frequently and always include the date of publication Database Website Get their information from professionals or experts in a given field Can be written by anyone, regardless of expertise Contains published works where facts are checked for accuracy Content is not necessarily checked by an expert May not indicate when information has been updated; Can be completely abandoned Updated frequently and always include the date of publication Database or Website? May not provide the information necessary to create a complete bibliography Database Website Get their information from professionals or experts in a given field Can be written by anyone, regardless of expertise Contains published works where facts are checked for accuracy Content is not necessarily checked by an expert Updated frequently and always include the date of publication May not indicate when information has been updated; Can be completely abandoned May not provide the information to create a complete bibliography Database or Website? Provide bibliographic information; May create a citation for you Database Website Get their information from professionals or experts in a given field Can be written by anyone, regardless of expertise Contains published works where facts are checked for accuracy Content is not necessarily checked by an expert Updated frequently and always include the date of publication May not indicate when information has been updated; Can be completely abandoned Provide bibliographic information; May create a citation May not provide the information to create a complete bibliography Database or Website? How can a database be a valuable resource for project such as your Historical Character research? Exit Slip How is a database different from a website? 1. Answer question 2. Return to Mrs. Kodet 3. Check out books or do a Dewey search