A Fifth Grader’s A Fifth Grader’s Guide to ResearchGuide to Research
in the Library in the Library
Research SourcesResearch Sources
Online sourcesOnline sources Print sourcesPrint sources
Online DatabasesOnline DatabasesEncyclopedias
Searchasaurus Kids Search
MagazinesMagazines
Online DatabasesOnline Databases
AccessAccess
Online databases can be Online databases can be accessed from home or schoolaccessed from home or school
Access from home: Access from home: 1.1. Go to the school websiteGo to the school website
2.2. Click on Media CenterClick on Media Center
3.3. Click on Online DatabasesClick on Online Databases
4.4. Choose the database you wantChoose the database you want
5.5. Enter username and passwordEnter username and password
WebsitesWebsites
To find websites appropriate to To find websites appropriate to your topic:your topic:
1. Go to school website2. Click on Media Center3. Click on Websites
What happens if you What happens if you can’t use a computer?can’t use a computer?
You cry?You cry?
You get mad??You get mad??
You can’t do research???You can’t do research???
Never Fear!!Never Fear!!
The books are The books are HERE!HERE!
Reference Nonfiction
ReferenceReference
EncyclopediaEncyclopedia AlmanacAlmanac AtlasAtlas DictionaryDictionary ThesaurusThesaurus MagazinesMagazines
……and much, much more!and much, much more!
Reference Access
Must be used in the libraryMust be used in the library Generally cannot be checked outGenerally cannot be checked out
Nonfiction SectionNonfiction Section
Use ACORN to help you identify Use ACORN to help you identify booksbooks
Locate books on the shelvesLocate books on the shelves Can be checked outCan be checked out
ResearchResearch Rocks! Rocks!
CitationsCitations
Microsoft ClipArtMicrosoft ClipArt Grolier Online EncyclopediasGrolier Online Encyclopedias EBSCO Host Research DatabaseEBSCO Host Research Database