Library Education Worksheet 4: Lexis Nexis Statistical Universe (Statistical Tables)

Complete this worksheet online. Your responses will be evaluated by a librarian.

Please call (800-543-9440; 791-5692) or email the library (aclib@averett.edu) if you have any questions about this exercise.

Name:

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Date:

1. Formulate a search topic you are interested in and enter it below. This should be an education related topic.

2. Write down below your keyword search strategy (words, phrases & related terms you will search by inside the database).

3. Search Lexis Nexis Statistical Universe and select one table that addresses your topic. Identify the following elements below.

a. Title:

b. Year of Publication:

c. Source or Sponsoring Agency:

4. Based on the data in the table, briefly describe how the statistics support your topic.

5. Search or browse the tables/publications of the National Center for Education Statistics web site and find any statistics that would support your topic.