Election+Pathfinder

Use the following table to help you find useful sources of information for your Presidential Election research. Students must use a minimum of **two** **sources** in **two different categories of information**. Subject Sites, Social Studies, Presidential Election. || Search keywords or subject directories as directed on website. || Useful sites listed on the Library website! || -or- Search a URL. || Use a search engine or subject directory. //Required:// Use a Site Check Form to evaluate website. || View videos more than once to take effective notes. || -or- **//Access PA Power Library//** on Library website, Database page || From home, go to **//Access PA Power Library// @ Home**. Enter your public library card barcode number. || **//Philadelphia Inquirer//**—Limit search by a date range. || **//Grolier Multimedia//** or **//New Book of Knowledge//.** || Library Website—Databases || Select database. Search keyword(s). Use Table of Contents to find specific information in encyclopedia articles. || To learn more, click web links and periodical (magazine) links found at the upper right of encyclopedia article. || Databases || Enter user name and password. Click on //Social Studies// and search //Elections// to see videos available or search topic using search box. || View each video related to your topic and take notes. || -or- Democratic or Republican Headquarters in Flourtown || Contact agency or individual to make an appointment. Conduct an interview by phone or in person. Be respectful. Take notes. || Write ten good questions that you want to ask in the interview. Leave space to write the expert’s answers. Send a thank you note. || || Select level (Basic or Intermediate). Select Magazines, News, Reference, or Multimedia. ||
 * Election Research Pathfinder **
 * ** Category ** || ** Source ** || ** Location ** || ** How Do I Use It? ** || ** Tips ** ||
 * ** Website ** || Internet Sources || Library website—Go to
 * ** Website ** || Internet Sources || Library website--Go to Search Tools
 * ** Websites ** || **// Nettrekker //** || Library website— Go to Databases || Enter user name and password. Use keyword search or subject directory. || Click on Multimedia for video and audio links. Choose appropriate level. ||
 * ** Newspapers ** || The **//Philadelphia//** **//Inquirer//** or **//Newsbank//** || Hard copy in Library
 * ** Magazines and newspapers ** || **// EBSCOhost //** || Library website—Databases; **//POWERLibrary//** || Use **//Middle Search Plus//**; search keyword(s) || Magazines and newspapers ||
 * ** Encyclopedia ** || **// World Book Online //** || Library Website—Databases || Search keyword(s). Select article. Use outline to the left of the article to find specific information in article. || To learn more check //Related Information// box on right side of screen. See encyclopedia articles, websites, and magazine articles. ||
 * ** Encyclopedias ** || **Use //Grolier Online//**’s
 * ** Video ** || **//BrainPOP//**—Video database || Library website—
 * ** Community ** || Campaign brochures, Interview, Visit, Online Contact with an Expert || Online
 * ** Magazines, News, Reference, Multimedia sources ** || **//Student//** **//Resource Center//** || Library website—Databases || Subject or keyword search; check full text.
 * ** Magazines, News, Multimedia sources ** || **// Infotrac //** || Library website—Databases || Search subject, check full text. On next screen click on //Subdivisions// to get to more specific information. || Select Magazines, News, or Multimedia. ||