Choosing a Database
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About This Module

Goals
By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Select a broad or a narrow database based on your need
  • Select a database based on your subject of study
  • Select a database based on the type of resource you need
  • Use research guides to evaluate different databases

Time

This module will take about 15 minutes to complete.

 

Accessibility
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Outline
  • What is a Database?
  • Finding Databases
  • Broad Versus Focused Databases
  • Narrowing by Subject
  • Narrowing by Source Types
  • Practicing Selections

Submitted Answers
All submitted written responses will be recorded anonymously and reviewed only for improvements to the module. For more information, contact Ashley Lierman at lierman @ rowan .edu