Subject Librarian
Choosing a Topic
- How to Choose a TopicThis short video tells you the questions to ask and describes the process of choosing a workable research question.
Trends in Education
- Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
- Bullying
- High Stakes Testing
- Arts in Education
- Accessibility
- Flipped Classroom
- Guns in Schools
- Charter/Magnet Schools
- Equity
Focused Areas of Observation
- Knowledge of Students
- Use of Space and Time
- Use of Technology
- Classroom Community
- Instructional Delivery
- PreReading for EDTE 201We'll use this short article to brainstorm search terms together. Then you'll have the chance to look for sources for your own Inquiry Project
Background Research
General Background
Databases and reference materials to give you a general and base level understanding of your topic.
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowCovers all subject areas. Has a mix of magazines and journals including many that are peer-reviewed. Also includes a few major newspapers.
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
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Use to find quick facts, images or background information on various topics in dictionaries and encyclopedias. - Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new window
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Features viewpoint articles, topic overviews and other sources on contemporary issues. - Sage Reference Online This link opens in a new windowIncludes over 120 subject encyclopedias and handbooks primarily in business and the social sciences.
Education Background
Databases specifically to provide background information on educational topics.
- Teacher Reference Center This link opens in a new window
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Indexing and abstracts for over 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators.