1. Google Advanced Search
- In the all these words: box, put in your keywords.
- In the last update: box, select past year for results updated this year or past monthfor websites from this month.
- In the site or domain: box, put in .gov for only government sites or .org for nonprofit or organizational websites.
- Click on the blue Advanced Search button.
2. Academic Search Complete
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Our most comprehensive collection for scholarly articles. Find magazine, newspaper, journal articles and more on a full range of topics.
Be ready to respond to the following questions:
- Keywords: What keywords did you use? Did you have to adjust your words?
- Authority: What is a scholarly journal? Is it the same as a Peer-Reviewed journal? Why or why not?
- Refining your search: What are 2 ways you can narrow your search?
- Tools: What options are there for getting a copy of your chosen article?
3. YouTube
YouTubeA website for public videos that anyone can use and upload
Be ready to respond to the following questions:
- Keywords: What keywords did you use? Did you come across alternate keywords?
- Content: With so much information available, how do you choose which is best?
- Evaluate: Is one item more credible than the other? Why?
- Features: … what special tips can you give your fellow student researchers?
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