The document discusses the benefits of using online databases for research rather than general search engines or free websites. It notes that online databases are edited by experts, allow searching of specific academic journals without distracting ads, and provide tools for students like reading supports and educator guides. Password protection and curriculum relevance are also highlighted as advantages of online databases that make them better sources than open search engines for school research.

1.
Online
Databases
Find
the
best
source
–
not
just
any
source.
 Edited
by
experts
in
their
field.
 Ability
to
search
specific
journals.
 No
ads
or
other
distracting
material.
 Curriculum
relevant.
 Search
by
Lexile.
 Reading
support
with
dictionary
and
other
helpful
tools.
 Password
protected
environment
for
safer
searching.
 Educator
tools
to
help
guide
students
through
the
inquiry
process.
 Variety
of
content
including
images,
videos
and
other
media.
 Citation
tools
available
to
properly
credit
a
source.
 Share
articles
by
email,
print
or
social
bookmarking.
Why
not
use
a
search
engine?
Search
engines
like
Google
provide
access
to
a
lot
of
information.
However,
online
databases
provide
an
educational
environment
without
distracting
ads
and
unnecessary
graphics.
Anyone
can
post
information
online,
but
experts
in
their
field
do
not
give
away
their
information
for
free.
Use
your
library’s
resources.
Each
library
provides
access
to
credible
sources
that
have
been
reviewed
by
editors.
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