Homework: Scholarly Journal Database Search
For this homework, you will learn how to search for scholarly, peer-reviewed articles using a database. You can access different databases (i.e., Academic Search Complete, EBSCO One Search) through the Mott library. Upload the completed document through Canvas. Below is a brief video showing you how to access the databases through MCC library.
A. Develop a research question that could be empirically studied. (example. How does limited access to technology affect the success of low-income students?)
B. Brain storm alternative keywords (search terms) to use in your database search. Think of broader, narrower, and related terms for two separate concepts. (examples: technology-computer, internet, digital divide; student success-student achievement, academic achievement; low-income-poverty, poor). (min. of 4 search terms for your topic)
C. Select a database. Which database did you choose to search?
D. How many results did you get with 2 search terms and all or your search terms at the same time?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
A. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
B. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
C. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.