Country Research
What is a database?
A database is a collection of information that has been organized so that it can be searched easily and effectively. What is a library database?
A library database contains information from published works, such as magazine and newspaper articles, encyclopedias, and other reference books. |
Why use library databases?
Library databases
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Remember: Google searches do NOT return results from any library databases. Learn more about databases vs. the open Web HERE.
DATABASES - At least one of your sources must be a database article. The databases linked in green provide the citations you need for your source citations in Noodle Tools. You can simply copy them.
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Countries, Peoples & Cultures
Type your country name into the search box at top and click on the article with the corresponding title . The topics listed on the left under Table of Contents serve as links to the different sections of the article. A link to the article citation that you need for your bibliography also appears on the left. REMOTE PASSWORD = orrjhs
Type your country name into the search box at top and click on the article with the corresponding title . The topics listed on the left under Table of Contents serve as links to the different sections of the article. A link to the article citation that you need for your bibliography also appears on the left. REMOTE PASSWORD = orrjhs
Britannica School Edition - includes photos
Type a country name into the search box to find the main article on that country. Links on the left of the article list all the sections. Click on the Images & Videos tab under the country name to find photos for your slides.
Type a country name into the search box to find the main article on that country. Links on the left of the article list all the sections. Click on the Images & Videos tab under the country name to find photos for your slides.
FREE WEBSITES - After you have read and taken notes from one or more database articles, you can search the websites linked below. If you include a website article as a source, you will have to create the source citation yourself by filling in the boxes in Noodle Tools.
BBC News Country Profiles - Find the current leader and current political situation here.
Each profile covers the history, politics, and economic background of the country.
The World Factbook - includes photos
The CIA's World Factbook offers the most up-to-date facts and statistics on each country listed. This site also provides a variety of photos that are in the public domain that you can use in your slides. You will still need to provide a description of the photo and indicate that it was found on the CIA World Factbook website.
Travel.State.Gov: US Dept. of State Travel Advisories
Look here for up-to-date information on crime and safety concerns for travelers to different countries provided by the US Dept. of State.
BBC News Country Profiles - Find the current leader and current political situation here.
Each profile covers the history, politics, and economic background of the country.
The World Factbook - includes photos
The CIA's World Factbook offers the most up-to-date facts and statistics on each country listed. This site also provides a variety of photos that are in the public domain that you can use in your slides. You will still need to provide a description of the photo and indicate that it was found on the CIA World Factbook website.
Travel.State.Gov: US Dept. of State Travel Advisories
Look here for up-to-date information on crime and safety concerns for travelers to different countries provided by the US Dept. of State.
IMAGES AND IMAGE CITATIONS
Flag Images - Look in Countries, Peoples & Cultures, Britannica School Edition, and in The World Factbook.
Image Collections Available in
Britannica School Edition - Many of these photos include the photographer's name underneath.
The World Factbook - These photos can include geographic features, cultural sights and people.
Your (simplified) image citation should include three parts:
Examples of Image Citations:
Bauer, Manuel. Zurich. https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/assembly/view/190803.
House overlooking an alpine valley. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sz.html.
Keffeier, Abby. Cheese fondue in Switzerland. http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/photos/2166999.
ADDING AN IMAGE TO YOUR GOOGLE SITES POSTER (USING A CHROMEBOOK)
1. First you need to get the image URL. To do this,
3. Use CTRL+V to paste the image address in the box provided.
4. If the image displays correctly, you can click on the blue Select button on the bottom.
5. Be sure to add a text box under the image with the image citation.
OR
1. To the right of the Google sites poster, click on Insert, then Images, then Select.
2. At the top of the box, click on Search.
3. Enter you search terms in the Google box and hit Enter/return.
4. Click on the image you want to use.
5. Click on the blue link that appears below the thumbnails images to open up the web page where the image is found. You will need this page to create your image citation.
6. Click on the tab to go back to your Google site and click on the blue Select button.
7. Be sure to add a text box under the image with the image citation using the information you find on the web page with the image.
Flag Images - Look in Countries, Peoples & Cultures, Britannica School Edition, and in The World Factbook.
Image Collections Available in
Britannica School Edition - Many of these photos include the photographer's name underneath.
The World Factbook - These photos can include geographic features, cultural sights and people.
Your (simplified) image citation should include three parts:
- the photographer's name in this format: Last Name, First Name (omit if the name is not available)
- a brief description of what is in the photograph
- a link to the photograph
Examples of Image Citations:
Bauer, Manuel. Zurich. https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/assembly/view/190803.
House overlooking an alpine valley. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sz.html.
Keffeier, Abby. Cheese fondue in Switzerland. http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/photos/2166999.
ADDING AN IMAGE TO YOUR GOOGLE SITES POSTER (USING A CHROMEBOOK)
1. First you need to get the image URL. To do this,
- Alt + click on image
- Click on Copy Image Address
3. Use CTRL+V to paste the image address in the box provided.
4. If the image displays correctly, you can click on the blue Select button on the bottom.
5. Be sure to add a text box under the image with the image citation.
OR
1. To the right of the Google sites poster, click on Insert, then Images, then Select.
2. At the top of the box, click on Search.
3. Enter you search terms in the Google box and hit Enter/return.
4. Click on the image you want to use.
5. Click on the blue link that appears below the thumbnails images to open up the web page where the image is found. You will need this page to create your image citation.
6. Click on the tab to go back to your Google site and click on the blue Select button.
7. Be sure to add a text box under the image with the image citation using the information you find on the web page with the image.