Databases | Websites |
| Information in databases has been reviewed and edited and comes from reliable, authoritative sources. Examples include magazine, journal and newspaper articles, books or book chapters, conference proceedings and technical publications. | Most information found using a search engine such as Google does not go through a review process.
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| Many library databases are designed specifically for students. Content is age appropriate and meets K-12 curriculm and state standards. | Less than 10% of Google is K-12 curriculum-relevant.
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| Library databases can be easily cited in a bibliography and many have citation tools that create the citation for you. |
Websites often don't provide the information necessary to create a complete citation.
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| Library databases are organized to help you narrow your topic or suggest related topics. |
Websites aren't organized to support a student's research needs. |
| Library databases are updated regularly and all resources will have the date of publication. |
Websites may not contain current information or indicate when a page is updated.
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