Credo

Today I researched Credo. This site is my assigned datbase as well as a new addition to the libraries collection. I think it is really a great place to start research. It is really based of general reference matireal. One of the best options this database offers is its link directly to our catalog as well as other databases such as academic search complete and Oxford reference. It has a bilingual dictionary link for those students that english is not their first language. It also has Concept Map that is SUPER COOL! I remember having to do one of those for my comp class. It is really neat and would give students a great jumping off point. When you click on an entry related entries are displayed to the left of the screen. You can email, save, and even share entries on other networks like facebook or google. There is also an Easybib link that puts whatever you are looking at into bibliography form. There is a conversions option in gadgets for quick conversion references. There is somewhat of a folder system that does not require signing in which is nice. The only thing I can say I dont like about Credo is that it is very basic. Most information you look up is pretty general. It serves as a great jumping off point but i think there are better database options for in depth research.