What is a Database, and Why Do I Care?
| Library Databases | The Internet |
| Paid for by the library so you have free access to scholarly information. | Some resources are free, but others require you to pay for them. |
| Content is evaluated for authority and accuracy. | Not all information is not evaluated for accuracy and may be incorrect, misleading, or biased |
| Databases have Subject Pages where information on a topic has already been collected. | The internet is a vast sea of information with no organization. |
| Library databases offer options to quickly limit or expand your search to find the articles you need. | A search engine (like Google) often returns an overwhelming number of results with no quick way to narrow them down or ensure they relate to your topic. |
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Additional Resources
SIRS Issue Researcher - ANOTHER great database that examines controversial issues!
NBC Learn K-12 via kwout
Build Your Background Knowledge - Start Here!
Learn More About the Facts, History, and Issues Surrounding Your Topic!
Explore BOTH Sides of Your Topic!
