Again, again and again... students at the library told me that, "Oh No! I cannot use Internet as my research resources" when I show them how to log on and access to the college library's online databases.
OK.. online databases are NOT considered as "Internet resources". Here are major characteristics of databases:
(1) Online database is NOT a website. It is usually ONLY accessible to subscribers with a username and password - libraries subscribe to several and provide free access to their librray users.
(2) Online databases are collections of data presented in a searchable, online format, for instance, they provide academic full-text articles/publications in an electronic format.
(3) The online databases usually provide publications that are over 20 yerars old - most libraries keeop their print publications from one to five years old.
(4) The database information is reviewed and published - trustworthy.
Still confused? - Go to your lirbary and talk to your librarians!!!
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