Research Project: The Vietnam War
Today's Task: Database Exploration
Today's Targets
1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.
1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness to needs, importance, and social and cultural context.
Conduct Your Preliminary Research
Below you will find a brief review of the orientation given in the LMC last week. The instructions will guide you into the eCatalog and into the databases to begin your process.
Do you want to learn more about the research process? Visit:
http://worldbook.es.vrc.scoolaid.net/student/howtoresearch?howtoresearch_student
1. Access the BJSHS LMC eCatalog (Destiny)
Enter this URL in the internet address bar:
http://babylon.follettdestiny.com
Choose and click on Babylon Junior Senior High School
Click on the "Login" rectangle in the top right corner to login
When prompted, enter your eCatalog username and password:
Sample
Username: jsmith
Password: 2015 (your graduation year)
You will now have access to the eCatalog (Destiny) and it's linked resources.
2. Access the Virtual Reference Collection (VRC)
In Research Resources click on Virtual Reference Collection to access the databases. Choose and click on the High School Collection.
In the History/Geography bucket, click on: Opposing Viewpoints in Context
When you are prompted, enter the BJSHS VRC login:
Username: babylon
Password: babylon
You will now have access to search this and any other databases you may choose.
Suggested starting points:
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Issues and Controversies in American History
History Study Center
Pro-Quest K-12 (click on history icon)
Searching the Databases
What do you want to know?
Insert a general term related to your topic and often times a drop down of related searches will appear.
If the databases shortens your query, click on one suggested search and review the material. Continue this process until you find an article that will give you information about your query.
Mrs. Csorny
Email: acsorny@babylonufsd.org
Website: www.bjshslibrary.webs.com
Location: BJSHS Library Media Center
Phone: 631-893-7910