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The Basics - EBSCO

How do I get started?
How do I do a search with EBSCOhost?
What are some classroom EBSCOhost support materials?
What’s available for younger students?
What are the copyright rules?
How do I cite?
How can I search within a single periodical?
How do I create a personal folder?
How can I get alerted when there are new articles in my favourite journal?
Are there any ERAC training videos?

How do I get started?

The EBSCO bundle includes a wide range of resources and databases within several EBSCO products under an umbrella called EBSCOHost 2.0. Some products within the suite are designed specifically for younger age groups and these products can be viewed in more age appropriate page views or interfaces. For more information on these products please scroll down to the bottom of this page and check out the Primary ToolKit. Some products are stand alone databases that you must search separately. Here’s what you should see after you login to your school database bundle site

One of the best ways to get started is to find out what databases are available and then do a search on some topic of interest to you using the most age appropriate interface. Using the main search interface or EBSCOhost you will find a link to a description of all the databases available to you:

How do I do a search with EBSCOhost?

Let’s start with the EBSCOhost interface. Watch these tutorials and learn about all the features that will help you find exactly what you are looking for.

Basic Searching for K-12 Libraries	Video Tutorial	PowerPoint
Introduction to EBSCOhost 2.0	Video Tutorial	PowerPoint

What are some classroom EBSCOhost support materials?

Try this quiz to test your knowledge: It will take about 6 minutes but is a great tool that you can use your students	EBSCOhost Basic Searching Quiz
For those of you who like a more traditional print support document.	EBSCOhost User Guide - Searching
Use this scavenger hunt with your students to help you become more familiar with the resource.	EBSCOhost Scavenger Hunt
Show your students the advantages of using EBSCO vs free search engines	EBSCO vs. Free Search Engines

What’s available for younger students?

Canadian Student Research Centre Grades 5-9 Contains full text for many popular magazines as well as thousands of historical essays and biographies. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator. Also includes over 100,000 primary source materials and more than 300,000 images. Other Support Resources: Scavenger Hunt Basic Search Help Sheet	Video Tutorial PowerPoint
Kids Search Grades K-5 Contains full text for 72 popular primary school magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator. Also includes EBSCCO Animals Encyclopedia and more. Other Support Resources: Scavenger Hunt with answers Comprehensive User Guide Basic Search Help	Video Tutorial PowerPoint
NoveList K-8 NoveList K-8 has easy to use, intuitive interfaces with a single search bar to make finding books and other content quick and simple. NoveList K-8 must be searched as an independent database as it is not indexed in the other database interfaces. Other Support Resources: Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt Answer Key Handouts: Quick Start Guide to learn your way around	Video Tutorial

What are the copyright rules?

Like World Book Online and the Encyclopedia of BC, EBSCOhost products are available for use in classrooms and from home for all staff and students of all participating districts and schools.

• Users may download or print limited copies of citations, abstracts, full text or portions which must be cited accordingly.
• Any printouts or digital copies are for personal use and may not be published, distributed or sold.

How do I cite?

• Run a search on EBSCOhost and view a search result. From the article details, click the Cite icon.
• When you have decided which citation format you want for the article, copy and paste the citation directly into the Works Cited or References page of a document created in a word processing program such as Word.
• How to cite images.pdf  A handy example of how to cite images in the various citation styles.

How can I search within a single periodical?

Searching within a single periodical is easy to do. Here are the steps:

1. Choose the EBSCOhost interface and click on Choose Databases
   
   



2. Click on Detailed View. Make sure you have selected all the databases in order to see a detailed view for each.
   
   
   



3. Click on Title List.
   
   



4. Type in the name of the journal or magazine or search using the alphabetical listing.
   
   

Are there any ERAC training videos?

CANADIAN POINTS OF VIEW REFERENCE CENTRE

This is a full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides information on 120 key topics of interest to Canadian researchers, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide. Topics covered include: environment, health, human rights, crime, race, technology, substance abuse, and many more.

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