What is a Database?

& Why Would I Want to Use One?

da·ta·base

 noun \ˈdā-tə-ˌbās, ˈda- also ˈdä-\

Definition of DATABASE:

usually a large collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval

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Too much information Too unreliable Just what I need!

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My assignment

• My professor want me to find 5 reputable sources on a critical issue in education

• I need to present both sides of this issue, so I need some pro- and con- resources

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