This 5-page document discusses using online databases like ProQuest for research. It explains that ProQuest provides access to thousands of articles and resources on any topic, including historical events. While online research was originally expected at the secondary and university levels, it is now also being incorporated into elementary curriculum for grades 3-5. The document provides references for a ProQuest video on basic searching and a blog post on elementary research skills.

1. Using Online
Databases
for Research
Raul Marrero
EDU352
September 29, 2012
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2. ProQuest
ProQuest is an online database containing
access to thousands of articles and other
resources for any particular topic. For
history, It gives a user access to
historical events throughout the
centuries. Page 2

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4. Online research in the classroom is now
expected in by some educators, especially
in the secondary and university level.
However, elementary grades 3-5 now
require electronic research projects a
part of their curriculum.
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5. References
Proquestvideo. (Editor) (2011). Basic search [Web].
Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFu9iMc_log
Hertz, M. B. (2012, January 13). [Web log message]. Retrieved from
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/elementary-research-mary-beth-hertz
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