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Database Searching in the GBS Libguides Freshman Library Orientation 2012

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Database Searching in the GBS Libguides

Freshman Library Orientation2012

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SOCIAL STUDIES DATABASES & EBOOKS

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From the Libguides home, choose Databases by Subject

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Choose Social Studies from the list of Databases by Subject on the left

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World History Resources are on the first page.Recommended sources: Daily Life through History & World Eras Roman Republic & Classical Greek Civilization

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Enter your keywords in the search box

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Choose an article that deals with you topic. The best article may not have the exact keywords you used in its title.

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GENERAL ENCYCLOPEDIAS

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From the LibGuides home, choose General Encyclopedias & Dictionary Databases

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Choose Encyclopedia Britannica—it is a great place to look for background information on many of your topics

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Enter search terms

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Choose the best article for your topic