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DATABASES VS. SEARCH ENGINES

This activity will display 20 different characteristics of either a Search Engine or Database. As each characteristic is presented, try to determine if it is typical of a Research Database or a Search Engine.
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Anybody can publishSearch Engine
Information has been published in magazines / journalsDatabase
Anonymity is commonSearch Engine
Information is reviewed and edited by expertsDatabase
Dates of publication are difficult to locateSearch Engine
Authorship is proudly statedDatabase
Information may change or disappear without warningSearch Engine
Contains current and archived informationDatabase
Information is updated instantlySearch Engine
Information is consistently availableDatabase
Daily news is abundantSearch Engine
A password is usually requiredDatabase
Historical documents & primary sources are difficult to findSearch Engine
Documents are selected / screenedDatabase
Advertisements blend with informationSearch Engine
Information for works cited is availableDatabase
No editing process is in placeSearch Engine
There is a fee to access the documentsDatabase
Offers a wide range of viewpointsSearch Engine
Retrieves fewer documentsDatabase

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