This blog post will cover two databases that I researched, beacuse I did not have time to make this post last night. The first database I looked in to is Hoovers Business database. This data base is really easy to use, and presents users with tons of helpful information. I searched the company that my dad works for and it brought up the business, background information, key people like the chairman and founders, locations, and the link to the companies website. You can not only search companies but peoples names as well. I did a search for Bill Gates and it brought up his bio, business address, and business phone number as well as links to businesses he is involved in. The site also has a folder option where you can store previous searches or information that you might want to refer back to in the future. I am not at all interested in business but I can deffinitely see how this database would be helpful to business majors!
The other database I researched for this blog post is History Resource Center: US. This database is really neat beacause it has so many search options. You can search an event in history or a person, and it brings up tons of results. I did a search on the Boston Tea Party and the first option it gave me listed important people involved in The Boston Tea Party, it gave a summary of events, as well as a futher reading list and a source citation. This database also has that tabs at the top that let you chose the type of source given, like biographies, news, maps, reference, and so on. This site also has a dictionary tab, that will define whatever word you type in. You can do a subject search, a person search, or a chronological search. The database even keeps track of your previous searches. This database is very user friendly, and could be very helpful.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
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