WHAT IS A DATABASE?
A database is like a digital library. You can find books, articles, magazines, photos, and videos on a variety of topics. Databases like Gale In Context connect you to information you can trust. And because it’s online, you can use Gale In Context at home or anywhere you have internet access.
HOW CAN DATABASES HELP YOU?
Search engines can lead you to a lot of information, but it’s hard to know what to use and what to avoid. Databases are reliable and trusted. Whether you’re working on a homework assignment or exploring something that interests you, Gale In Context: Elementary is a great place to start! Use this database for social studies, science, language arts classes, and more. The best part? It has helpful features to make research and projects easy. Translate articles into 50+ languages, and read them yourself or have your computer or device read them aloud.
SEARCH EASILY BETWEEN TOPICS
- Set language.
- Push Sound on to have text read aloud as you move your mouse along the page.
- Start your research at Basic Search. If you need more specific information, use the Advanced Search option.
- Select from home page Topics to find organized information on popular subjects in a few clicks. Or, explore formats like News, Pictures, and Videos.
- Explore daily “I wonder” questions. Click on Find Out! and follow your own research path.
HELPFUL TOOLS TO IMPROVE YOUR RESEARCH
- Sign in with Google DriveTM or OneDriveTM and save articles you want to use later.
- Cite sources as you go.
- Click Send to . . . and your document will go to your Google or OneDrive account.
- Translate individual article text into 50+ languages.
- Listen with text-to-speech.
The end result? Get your work done quicker and easier!
WHAT’S NEXT?
- Explore Gale In Context: Elementary for yourself!
- Ask your librarian for details.