GALE PowerSearch
I decided to go my research and recording on GALE PowerSearch. This resource caught my eye because it was in the list of recommendations on the AVL homepage (and was a resource I have not used before). This resource holds a wide variety of databases in it and is very user-friendly. Additionally, the search options can be as broad or as specific as the consumer needs. I also am a fan that you can narrow your search after the results are calculated (as shown in the video). This resource would be an excellent choice for introducing students to database search engines.
I have never used GALE, but it seems to be a lot like Academic Premier or EBSCOhost. The save option seems to be helpful and more user friendly than the other databases I have encountered. Since the database seems more user friendly, it may be a good one to use in the middle school classes I teach. I will have to look at the content when I search to see if it is middle school appropriate.
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