Student Edition: Gale Info Trac Database Lesson Grades 9-12 High School Student Edition: Gale Info Trac Database Lesson Grades 9-12 High School Anita Cellucci EDU710

Features: Provides access to multi sources: FULL TEXT MAGAZINES NEWSPAPERSPODCASTS REFERENCE BOOKS Podcasts, video and Audio: 100s of sources of audio files and podcast Content 100s of sources of audio files and podcast Content Full listening and download capabilities Full listening and download capabilities Full transcripts Full transcripts Fully indexed Fully indexed

Tools: View any PDF document that may be linked to the article the article in HTML or plain-text format Generate citations in multiple formats Share links to the article Listen to the article or save it as an MP3 audio file Translate the article into one of 11 languages Print, download and bookmark the article

Multi Source: Full Text Magazines/Newspapers/Podcasts/Reference Books/Images

Search: Subject, keyword, entire document

Advanced/Boolean Search: AND, OR, NOT

Help Feature: Advanced Search feature example

Search Preferences:

Save/Share/Send: Print, Bookmark, Download file, , Share, Download MP3

Activity/Study Guide: Student Edition is an accessible and reliable source for research. This activity is designed to help you learn how to use this database. Step One – Overview Begin by accessing Student Edition. Read over the basic search page. What types of documents can you find? If you aren't sure what topic you want to research, what ideas and resources are available from the first page? What are some ways to refine your search? Step Two – The Tools Click on the Toolbox found at the top of the page. What things can you get help with from here? Click on the Cite a Source link and print it out – keep this in your class binder as a reference Step Three – Marking Items Search for a topic Browse through the results page and mark three reference articles that sound informative Mark one magazine source, one academic journal, one news source and one multimedia source. Print your marked items page and attach it to this assignment.

Cite the Source:

Standards: Content Standard (s): Locate, access, analyze, organize, synthesize, evaluate and apply information about selected public issues — identifying, describing and evaluating multiple points of view Computer Literacy and Usage Standards 9-12: The student will develop skills using a variety of computer resources to increase productivity, support creativity, conduct and evaluate research and improve communications The student will use technology resources to improve problem solving and decision making skills and apply these skills to real world situations Information Power; Information Literacy Standards 1-4: Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively Standard 2: The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently Standard 3: The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively

Access/Audience/Overview: Steps/Activities by Students: Students will take part in a teacher led discussion / brainstorm focusing on these questions: 1. Why is the Internet is not always considered a reliable research tool? 2. How can you tell if a Web site is reliable? 3. What reliable resources are available to me? Students will access Student Edition – Info Trac database based on their teacher's instructions. Students will complete the study guide provided. Outcome: Students will be familiar with Student Edition database, know how to use it and know how to find research and other helpful features.

Handouts: Student Edition Brochure Student Edition Brochure Navigation Guide Navigation Guide

Database use: This is a general database that would work well for creating background knowledge of a topic. Student Edition provides a research source for many assignments that are from the following disciplines/topics: Current Events Current Events The Arts The Arts Sciences Sciences Health Health Government / History Government / History