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ERIC Slide Show
A Tour of the Educational
Resources Information Center
What Is ERIC?
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ERIC is the Educational Resources Information
Center— a federally funded, nationwide information
network designed to provide you with ready access to
education literature.
ERIC is a program of the U.S. Department
of Education and is administered by the
National Library
of Education.
National Library of Education
The ERIC System
ERIC consists of a network of 16 subject-specific clearinghouses, plus
adjunct clearinghouses, and support components. The clearinghouses
cover these areas:
Adult, career, and vocational
education
Assessment and evaluation
Community colleges
Counseling and student services
Disabilities and gifted education
Educational management
Elementary and early
childhood education
Higher education
Information & technology
Languages and linguistics
Reading, English, and
communication
Rural education and small schools
Science, mathematics, and
environmental education
Social studies/social science education
Teaching and teacher education
Urban education
U.S. Department of Education
Institute of Education Sciences
National Library of Education
What Can You Get From ERIC?
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The ERIC Database
– Abstracts of more than 1 million journal articles, research reports,
books, teaching guides, and other types of education literature.
ERIC can also provide you with copies of many documents
abstracted in the database.
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ERIC Digests
– Two-page summaries of more than 2,400 education topics.
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AskERIC
– An e-mail question-answering service with response in two
business days.
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National Parent Information Network
– A Web site with thousands of resources for parents and caregivers.
What Else Can You Get From ERIC?
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Help from subject experts
– Information Specialists in 16 subject-specific clearinghouses are
available via toll-free phone, e-mail, mail, or fax.
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ERIC-produced publications
– More than 1,400 books, monographs, journals, and other
publications.
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Content-rich Web sites
– Clearinghouse Web sites linked together by the main ERIC site.
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Plus:
– Lesson plans, a conference calendar, and much more.
What Would You Like To Know
About ERIC?
Start Here
• The ERIC Database
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What’s in the ERIC Database?
Where Can You Search the ERIC Database?
Tips on Searching ERIC
How To Get Copies of ERIC Database Materials
How To Contribute Your Work to ERIC
ERIC Products and Services
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ERIC Digests
AskERIC
National Parent Information Network
Help From Subject Experts
ERIC-Produced Publications
Content-Rich Web Sites
Start Here
The ERIC Database
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What’s in the ERIC Database?
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Journal Articles
– 600,000+ abstracts of
articles from more than
1,000 journals (EJs)
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ERIC Documents
– 440,000+ abstracts of
research papers, books,
conference presentations,
curriculum guides, and
much more (EDs)
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Here’s a sample journal article abstract from
the ERIC database:
ERIC NO: EJ642302
TITLE: The Impact of Immigration Policy on Education Reform: Implications
for the New Millennium.
AUTHOR: Contreras, A. Reynaldo
JOURNAL CITATION: Education and Urban Society; v34 n2 p134-55 Feb
2002
DESCRIPTORS: Diversity (Student); Immigrants; Urban Education
IDENTIFIERS: Immigration and Nationality Act 1965; *Immigration
Legislation
ABSTRACT: Analyzes how immigration policy affects educators' efforts to
teach in schools serving immigrant families…
(Note: This is a partial abstract.)
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Here’s a sample ERIC document abstract:
ERIC NO: ED460788
TITLE: Highland Elementary School. Learning by Example Series.
AUTHOR: Fager, Jennifer
DESCRIPTORS: Change Strategies; Educational Practices; Educational
Quality; Partnerships in Education; Reading Achievement
IDENTIFIERS: Salem Public Schools OR
ABSTRACT: As part of a series of stories about real-world schools that
have achieved substantial success in school improvement over multipleyear periods, this report provides an in-depth look at one school's efforts
to improve student learning…
PUBLICATION DATE: 2002
(Note: This is a partial abstract.)
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Where Can You Search the ERIC
Database?
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On any computer with an Internet connection
– Go to http://www.eric.ed.gov and click on “ERIC Database Search.”
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At many university and public libraries
– Call 1–800–LET–ERIC for the location nearest you.
– Search the Directory of ERIC Resource Collections
http://oeri4.ed.gov/BASISDB/EROD/eric/SF
You can also subscribe to the database on CD-ROM and
have your own copy.
– Call 1–800–799–ERIC for price and ordering information.
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Tips on Searching the ERIC
Database
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The ERIC database has more than 1 million abstracts
on education, so there’s probably information in ERIC
on your topic.
You’ll find the abstracts most relevant to your topic if
you learn and use these tips on searching ERIC. . .
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To get the best search results:
TIP 1: Find and use ERIC descriptors.
TIP 2: Use several search terms.
TIP 3: Use the descriptors from the most relevant
abstracts to find more abstracts.
TIP 4: Use AND and OR search commands.
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TIP 1: Find and use ERIC descriptors
Every abstract in ERIC is indexed with subject terms called
descriptors.
Title: Profiles of Native Language Education Programs. A Source
Book for Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Descriptors: *American Indian Education; *American Indian
Languages; Community Education; Elementary Secondary Education;
Higher Education; *Language Maintenance; *Native Language
Instruction; Preschool Education; Profiles; Program Descriptions;
*Second Language Instruction; Teacher Education; Tribes
(Notice that the title refers to native language education programs. The
ERIC descriptor for this concept is native language instruction. ERIC
descriptors under discussion are shown in red in this slide show).
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Examples of ERIC Descriptors
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For the concept “social skills,” the ERIC descriptor is
interpersonal competence.
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For the concept “ungraded classes,” the ERIC descriptor is
nongraded instructional grouping.
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How do you find ERIC descriptors?
ERIC descriptors are listed in The Thesaurus of
ERIC Descriptors.
– Use the Thesaurus on-line at
http://www.ericfacility.net/extra/pub/thessearch.cfm or at
libraries that offer ERIC.
– Use search engines that include the Thesaurus.
– Call an ERIC Clearinghouse toll-free for descriptors and
help with your search strategy.
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TIP 2: Use several search terms
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For example, to find material about “college transfer,”
use all three of these ERIC descriptors:
? college transfer students
? transfer policy
? transfer programs
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TIP 3: Use the descriptors from the most
relevant abstracts to find additional
abstracts.
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Example: You could search for abstracts on retaining
young children in the same grade using the term
“retention” and find:
Title: Retention and Its Effect on Low Level Readers.
Descriptors: *Grade Repetition; * Low Achievement;
Primary Education; Program Effectiveness; * Reading Achievement;
Reading Research; * Student Promotion; Urban Education
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Now use the descriptor grade repetition to run
another search.
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Searching the descriptor grade repetition, will find
additional related abstracts, such as these titles:
Title: Differences in Social Adjustment and Classroom Behavior
between Children Retained in Kindergarten and Groups of Age and
Grade Matched Peers.
Descriptors:* Grade Repetition; * Kindergarten Children; * Social
Adjustment; * Student Adjustment; * Student Behavior;. . .
Title: Does an Extra Year (Junior First Grade) Enhance Academic
Ability and Self-Concept of Academic Ability?
Descriptors: Academic Ability; *Academic Achievement; Age
Differences; *Elementary School Students; *Grade Repetition;
Grade 1; Kindergarten; *Self Concept;. . .
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TIP 4: Use AND and OR search commands
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The AND command narrows your search, finding abstracts that
contain all of your search terms.
For example, searching learning disabilities AND higher education
finds:
Title: Accommodating College Students with Learning Disabilities:
How Much Is Enough?
Descriptors: College Administration; College Faculty; * College
Instruction; * College Students; * Ethics; Federal Regulation; Higher
Education; * Learning Disabilities; * Public Policy; Student Rights;
* Teacher Role
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Here’s an example of an effective use of the
AND command:
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Search topic:
– Prevention of adolescent suicide
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Search strategy:
– prevention AND adolescents AND suicide
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The OR command broadens your search, finding abstracts that
contain at least one of your search terms.
For example, searching learning disabilities OR higher education finds:
Title: Word Boxes Help Children with Learning Disabilities Identify and
Spell Words.
Descriptors: *Beginning Reading; Elementary Education;
*Learning Disabilities; ...
Title: American Higher Education in the Twenty-First
Century: Social, Political and Economic Challenges.
Descriptors: *College Role; *Educational Policy; *Educational
Trends: *Futures (of Society); *Higher Education;…
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Here’s an example of an effective use of the
OR command:
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Search topic:
– Ungraded classes
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Search strategy:
– nongraded instructional grouping OR mixed age
grouping OR multigraded classes
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Advanced Search Tip!
You can use both AND and OR commands in your search.
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Search topic:
– Benefits of vocational education
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Search strategy:
vocational education
program effectiveness
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technical education
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trade and industrial education
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educational benefits
More Advanced Search Tips
There are several other ways to refine your search,
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Limiting by date—for example, material produced in the
last 5 years.
Limiting by publication type—for example, program
descriptions, research, or teaching guides.
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A word about search engines . . .
You can search the ERIC database on CD-ROM,
through online vendors, and on several free Web sites.
Search engines associated with each of these methods
can vary. When you select a search site or CD-ROM,
take a moment to review the tips on how to use the
search engine.
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Sample ERIC Search Engine
http://www.ericfacility.net/search/
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How To Get Copies of ERIC
Database Materials
ERIC Documents (EDs)
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Copies of most ERIC Documents are available on microfiche
at university and public libraries. For a fee, you can also order
paper, microfiche, or electronic copies from:
ERIC Document Reproduction Service (EDRS)
1–800–443–ERIC
http://www.edrs.com
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Find out whether your favorite library offers E*Subscribe,
which provides patrons with electronic copies of ERIC
documents.
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ERIC Journal Articles (EJs)
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Copies of journal articles abstracted in ERIC can be found
in library periodical collections or purchased from the
following article reprint services:
– Ingenta
• 1–800–296–2221
• http://www.ingenta.com
– Institute for Scientific Information
• 1–800–336–4474
• http://www.isinet.com
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You can also write to the journal publishers for copies.
Addresses of publishers are available on the Facility’s Web
site at: http://www.ericfacility.net/extra/pub/sjisearch.cfm
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How To Contribute Your Work to
ERIC
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ERIC collects a variety of materials on a wide range of topics.
Examples of materials in the database include:
books
research reports
manuals/handbooks
speeches/conference papers
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lesson plans
bibliographies
tests
program descriptions
To have your material considered for inclusion in the ERIC database,
send one legible copy along with a Reproduction Release Form
(http://ericfac.piccard.csc.com/reprod.html) to:
– an ERIC Clearinghouse that covers your topic, or
– the ERIC Processing and Reference Facility
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For more information on submitting your work, call the Facility at: 1–
800–799–ERIC
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ERIC Products and Services
The ERIC
Database
ERIC Digests
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The ERIC Clearinghouses
have produced more than
2,400 ERIC Digests. These
two-page, research-synthesis
papers provide brief overviews
of current education issues.
They are frequently in
question-and-answer format
and always include a list of
additional resources.
ERIC Digests can be found via
http://www.ericfacility.net/eric
digests/index/
The ERIC
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AskERIC
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AskERIC is a personalized, Internet-based service that
will answer your education-related questions—usually
in two working days. AskERIC responses include:
– a list of ERIC database abstracts on your topic
– relevant full-text materials, such as
ERIC Digests (if available)
– referrals to related organizations
– suggested Web sites on your topic
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Send your questions to
[email protected]
The ERIC
Database
National Parent Information
Network (NPIN)
NPIN provides parents and those who work with parents with a variety of
resources, including Parent News, a bimonthly online magazine for parents;
Parents AskERIC, an e-mail question-answering service; and lots of useful
information grouped into categories such as:
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Assessment and Testing
Child Care (all ages)
Children and the Media
Children with Special Needs
Children's Health and
Nutrition
Early Childhood—Learning
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Families, Technology, and
Education
Helping Children Learn at
Home
Parents and Schools as
Partners
Teens (14–20)
Try NPIN at http://npin.org
The ERIC
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Help From Subject Experts
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ERIC Information Specialists are available to help you locate the
information you need. These subject experts can:
– Give you tips on searching the ERIC database on your topic.
– Send you free and low-cost ERIC publications.
– Suggest Web sites and other resources on your topic.
To reach ERIC Information Specialists:
– Contact ACCESS ERIC
• 1–800–LET–ERIC
• [email protected]
• http://www.eric.ed.gov
ACCESS ERIC will refer you to the ERIC Clearinghouse that
covers your area of interest.
The ERIC
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ERIC-Produced Publications
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ERIC Clearinghouses
and components offer an
array of books,
monographs, journals,
and other publications.
To find out what’s
available, contact
ACCESS ERIC or the
clearinghouses.
The ERIC
Database
Content-Rich Web Sites
All ERIC components have Web sites. These sites provide
you with copies of ERIC Digests, information on other
ERIC-produced publications, virtual libraries of full-text
material from other sources, electronic journals, and links
to related Web sites. The next two slides show the home
pages of two ERIC Clearinghouse Web sites.
The ERIC
Database
http://eric-web.tc.columbia.edu/
The ERIC
Database
http://www.ericsp.org/
The ERIC
Database
All ERIC Web sites are linked together by the main ERIC site:
http://www.eric.ed.gov
The ERIC
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ERIC also features:
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Lesson plans—contains more than 2000 unique lesson plans which
have been written and submitted to AskERIC by teachers from all over
the United States and the world: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Lessons/
A Conference Calendar—a searchable database of more than 600
education-related conferences: http://www.eric.ed.gov
The ERIC
Database
For more information on ERIC, contact:
ACCESS ERIC
http://www.eric.ed.gov
[email protected]
1–800–LET–ERIC (538–3742)