Using AEA Online Resources in Research Student Resource Center

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Using AEA On-line Resources in Research -Student
Resource Center

• By K. Pisarik

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Things to consider before you look for
information

• Have I thought of likely search terms and
  synonyms ?
• Do I know how to spell my search terms and
  synonyms ?
• Do I know when why to use quotes?
• Did I remember to check Full text ?
• Do I know how to use Find or Find in this
  page ?

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Where can I get free, reliable, up-to-date info?

• Google/Internet sources are free but not
  necessarily reliable or current.
• Government sites are reliable, but not
  necessarily free or up-to-date.
• Educational sites are reliable and up-to-date,
  but not necessarily free.
• So where CAN I go?

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Iowa AEA Online
AccuWeather
Atomic Learning
Clipart.com
EBSCO
MultiMedia
United Streaming
World Book

• Go to here to get newspaper, magazine,
  encyclopedia, and MORE information that is Free!
  Reliable Up-to-date! Go to www.aea1.k12.ia.us

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Any time, anywhere you need information, just
know this.

• Your User Name
• keystone_ _ _
• Your Password
• keystone

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Go to the Keystone site and click on Online
Resources
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EBSCO Magazine Index
For print info go here
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Where Can I go to get Magazine, Newspaper,
Reference Articles, plus Photos and Maps?
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Each type has its advantages
Go to search
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After you know your search term (or terms) put it
in the box next to Find.
Select which sources to use with a v.
Always select Full Text with a v.
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Then look at Lexile Reading Level
Keep it at All
Move it to your grade level by clicking on the
pull down menu
OR Choose your own lexile score, if you know it.
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Type in your topic click on Search when you
have made all your selections.
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If the titles look useful, click on them to read
them.
If you need other titles, look over
the additional suggestions in the box (above and
left) called Narrow Results by Subject.
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To cite your source, look here
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CONGRATULATIONS!You now have accurate, current
information for research!