1. SEARCHING THE ERIC DATABASE Lamson Library & Learning Commons Plymouth State University
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4. Use the THESAURUS to identify the correct ERIC DESCRIPTORS (Subject Headings) related to reading
5. Use the THESAURUS again to find the descriptor “primary education” to represent Grades 1-3. Add this term as a second descriptor
6. To limit the search to research articles within a certain date, simply enter the year in the “Date Published” year box. Limit results to “Journal Articles” here. Scroll down through the “Publication Type” window & select Reports - Research
7. #13 is available in PDF full text format Lamson Library subscribes to this journal means the journal can found in the library, or even through another online source
8. Many ERIC Documents are available full-text. Older documents are available in microfiche format
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