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Monsters in Mythology
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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.
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DATABASES - At least one of your sources must be a database article. The databases linked in green provide the citations you need for your bibliography. You can simply copy them.
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Gods, Goddesses, and Mythology
The articles in this database are all several pages long so be sure to click either on the section titles on the left or on the Next arrow at the bottom of the page to view the entire article. The username and password needed to view this database from home are available HERE.
The articles in this database are all several pages long so be sure to click either on the section titles on the left or on the Next arrow at the bottom of the page to view the entire article. The username and password needed to view this database from home are available HERE.
World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras
A great database with articles on mythological monsters and the heroes who fought them. The username and password needed to view this database from home are available HERE.
A great database with articles on mythological monsters and the heroes who fought them. The username and password needed to view this database from home are available HERE.
World History (Gale in Context)
More great articles on mythology and mythological figures. Type your search term in the large search box at the top of the page. Look especially for articles from the UXL Encyclopedia of World Mythology.
More great articles on mythology and mythological figures. Type your search term in the large search box at the top of the page. Look especially for articles from the UXL Encyclopedia of World Mythology.
Britannica School
Basic information on the best known monsters.
Basic information on the best known monsters.
How to Search the Databases
Watch the video above for tips on searching in the recommended databases.
FREE WEBSITES - You will need to fill out a pink citation slip if you use one of these websites.
Theoi Greek Mythology
Use the search box on the left.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Use the search box at the upper right corner of the homepage. Try both the Greek and Roman names for gods and goddesses.
Theoi Greek Mythology
Use the search box on the left.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Use the search box at the upper right corner of the homepage. Try both the Greek and Roman names for gods and goddesses.
Images and Image Citations
Your (simplified) image citation should include three parts:
Examples of Image Citations:
Demaret, David. Smaug. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Smaug_par_David_Demaret.jpg.
TeaFoxKaris. Smaug. www.deviantart.com/teafoxkaris/art/Smaug-419357291.
ADDING AN IMAGE TO YOUR GOOGLE SITES POSTER (USING A CHROMEBOOK)
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.
OR
1. Open up a new tab and do a Google image search. Click on the thumbnail image you want until the web page it appears on opens in a new tab. To get the image URL:
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.
- the artist's or photographer's name in this format: Last Name, First Name (omit if the name is not available)
- the title or a brief description of what is in the image
- a link to the page where the image appears
Examples of Image Citations:
Demaret, David. Smaug. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Smaug_par_David_Demaret.jpg.
TeaFoxKaris. Smaug. www.deviantart.com/teafoxkaris/art/Smaug-419357291.
ADDING AN IMAGE TO YOUR GOOGLE SITES POSTER (USING A CHROMEBOOK)
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.
OR
1. Open up a new tab and do a Google image search. Click on the thumbnail image you want until the web page it appears on opens in a new tab. To get the image URL:
- 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.
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