Unlock Valuable Resources for Current Events and Topics Search
Explore a comprehensive database with over 102,000 articles covering social, political, economic issues, scientific discoveries, and more. Learn how to utilize the Ebsco interface for basic and advanced searches, access a wealth of information, and enhance educational experiences for teachers and students alike.
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MAGNOLIA FLASH SESSIONS SESSION 6: TOPICSEARCH
Full text for over 102,000 articles on social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries, and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms, including controversial opinions and viewpoints. TOPICSEARCH This database is a wonderful resource for both teachers and students. It provides pre-selected topics It provides information written at different reading levels It can help students who have to write about current events but don t know where to start!
SEARCHING Ebsco Interface Basic and Advanced Searches are the same. Let s take a look at the options (hint: these are a teacher s dream come true!)
MAIN FEATURES Search by Current Events Search by Topics These events will be within the past few years. Articles/works in these topics have a longer date range These can be broken down into smaller subjects once you get onto the results page Topics also have subjects broken down in results page; many more topics listed here than in current events.
OPTIONS ONCE YOUVE SELECTED A RECORD Topics can range across more than one subject Subject terms to further dig into subject Find similar results You can export the information/article to EasyBib, XML, Marc21, EndNote Translate button HTML/PDF You can create notes on the article Audio
QUESTIONS? Joy Garretson Library Development Director Mississippi Library Commission 601-432-4498 jgarretson@mlc.lib.ms.us Lucinda Ogden Continuing Education Coordinator Mississippi Library Commission 601-432-4057 logden@mlc.lib.ms.us
