1. Databases

2. Databases – objective Define database Show differences between databases and search engine Show pathfinder Demonstrate databases Search databases

3. Database Databases are created to handle large quantities of data by inputting, storing, retrieving, and managing that information. Library databases contain magazines, scholarly journals, newspapers, & encyclopedia articles.

4. Differences Databases Purchased by the school. Content is reviewed and recommended. Information is organized. Information is reliable. Search Engines Free to anyone with computer access. No review standards with regard to content. Information is not organized. Information is not stable; locations and content continually change.

5. Questions From the packet what different sources do you need? From the packet name 5 topics that need to be in your paper. State a good search term (keyword) for your National Park. Where do you find a database? How do you access a database from home?