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Helpful Databases for Research
Helpful Databases for Research
Gale in Context: Biography contains biographical and contextual information on notable people throughout history
Gale in Context: Biography contains biographical and contextual information on notable people throughout history
Gale OneFile: Diversity Studies contains articles that explore cultural differences, influences in society, and more
Gale OneFile: Diversity Studies contains articles that explore cultural differences, influences in society, and more
Gale General Onefile contains magazines, news, and journal articles on general interest topics and current events
Gale General Onefile contains magazines, news, and journal articles on general interest topics and current events
Gale Onefile: High School Edition contains information on high school research topics plus pop culture, sports, and more
Gale Onefile: High School Edition contains information on high school research topics plus pop culture, sports, and more
Issues and Controversies* "...helps researchers understand today’s crucial issues by exploring hundreds of hot topics in politics, government, business, society, education, and popular culture"
Issues and Controversies* "...helps researchers understand today’s crucial issues by exploring hundreds of hot topics in politics, government, business, society, education, and popular culture"
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints provides continuously updated information and opinions covering hot issues
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints provides continuously updated information and opinions covering hot issues
Gale in Context: U.S. History contains academic articles, videos, primary documents, and more on topics in U.S. history
Gale in Context: U.S. History contains academic articles, videos, primary documents, and more on topics in U.S. history
Gale in Context: World History contains academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in world history
Gale in Context: World History contains academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in world history
World News Digest* Topics in the News (Scroll past the Topics in the News heading to see an A-Z list of topics)
World News Digest* Topics in the News (Scroll past the Topics in the News heading to see an A-Z list of topics)
ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) is the world's most widely used index to educational-related literature. Established in 1966, ERIC is supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences.
ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) is the world's most widely used index to educational-related literature. Established in 1966, ERIC is supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences.
Encyclopedia of American Immigration, Decades, Great Events from History, Great Lives from History, Milestone Documents
Encyclopedia of American Immigration, Decades, Great Events from History, Great Lives from History, Milestone Documents
American Legal System Resources
American Legal System Resources
Famous Trials (An educational and non-commercial site maintained at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School)
Famous Trials (An educational and non-commercial site maintained at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School)
Google Scholar provides searchable case law for all 50 states, all federal Circuit and Appeals Courts, as well as the US Tax Court and Bankruptcy Courts.
Google Scholar provides searchable case law for all 50 states, all federal Circuit and Appeals Courts, as well as the US Tax Court and Bankruptcy Courts.
To search Mass law: on the home page select Case Law below the search box. Then select Massachusetts courts
To search Mass law: on the home page select Case Law below the search box. Then select Massachusetts courts
The Trial Court law librarians create these guides to Massachusetts legal topics. Here you will find what you need to get started in your legal research on a topic - laws, regulations, cases, and websites.
The Trial Court law librarians create these guides to Massachusetts legal topics. Here you will find what you need to get started in your legal research on a topic - laws, regulations, cases, and websites.
Data Sources for Statistics and Trends
Data Sources for Statistics and Trends
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.
Google Dataset Search is "a search engine from Google that helps researchers locate online data that is freely available for use." Hint: use search terms such as climate change, global warming, education covid 19, teen mental health United States, etc.
Google Dataset Search is "a search engine from Google that helps researchers locate online data that is freely available for use." Hint: use search terms such as climate change, global warming, education covid 19, teen mental health United States, etc.
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions.
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions.
News Databases
News Databases
Full-text of The Boston Globe from 1980-present (Note that this is NOT an exact replica of the print version of the newspaper. You need to have a subject in mind when searching this database)
Full-text of The Boston Globe from 1980-present (Note that this is NOT an exact replica of the print version of the newspaper. You need to have a subject in mind when searching this database)
Get ready for an interactive learning experience! The Boston Herald e-Edition is an exact replica of the print Boston Herald, but it’s available on electronic devices.
Get ready for an interactive learning experience! The Boston Herald e-Edition is an exact replica of the print Boston Herald, but it’s available on electronic devices.
Click the "Log On" button at the top right hand side of the page and enter the following credentials:
Click the "Log On" button at the top right hand side of the page and enter the following credentials:
Username: northreading
Username: northreading
Password: hornets
Password: hornets
Full-text of The New York Times from 1985-present (Note that this is NOT an exact replica of the print version of the newspaper. You need to have a subject in mind when searching this database )
Full-text of The New York Times from 1985-present (Note that this is NOT an exact replica of the print version of the newspaper. You need to have a subject in mind when searching this database )
World News Digest The place to go for research, ideas for reports, understanding what's happening in the world today, and much more.
World News Digest The place to go for research, ideas for reports, understanding what's happening in the world today, and much more.
News Websites
News Websites
BBC News is a public service news broadcaster. They "produce programmes and services for audiences throughout the UK... They also produce content which can be enjoyed across the globe."
BBC News is a public service news broadcaster. They "produce programmes and services for audiences throughout the UK... They also produce content which can be enjoyed across the globe."
CNN Digital...seeks to inform, engage and empower the world. Staffed 24 hours, seven days a week by a dedicated team in CNN bureaus around the world, CNN's digital platforms deliver news from almost 4,000 journalists in every corner of the globe."
CNN Digital...seeks to inform, engage and empower the world. Staffed 24 hours, seven days a week by a dedicated team in CNN bureaus around the world, CNN's digital platforms deliver news from almost 4,000 journalists in every corner of the globe."
FactCheck.org "We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding."
FactCheck.org "We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding."
ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. We dig deep into important issues, shining a light on abuses of power and betrayals of public trust — and we stick with those issues as long as it takes to hold power to account.
ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. We dig deep into important issues, shining a light on abuses of power and betrayals of public trust — and we stick with those issues as long as it takes to hold power to account.
With a team of more than 100 dedicated journalists, ProPublica covers a range of topics including government and politics, business, criminal justice, the environment, education, health care, immigration, and technology. We focus on stories with the potential to spur real-world impact. Among other positive changes, our reporting has contributed to the passage of new laws; reversals of harmful policies and practices; and accountability for leaders at local, state and national levels.
With a team of more than 100 dedicated journalists, ProPublica covers a range of topics including government and politics, business, criminal justice, the environment, education, health care, immigration, and technology. We focus on stories with the potential to spur real-world impact. Among other positive changes, our reporting has contributed to the passage of new laws; reversals of harmful policies and practices; and accountability for leaders at local, state and national levels.
Reuters "We work tirelessly to build partnerships with businesses around the world to create, verify and distribute news so more people have access to reliable information."
Reuters "We work tirelessly to build partnerships with businesses around the world to create, verify and distribute news so more people have access to reliable information."
ScienceDaily features breaking news about the latest discoveries in science, health, the environment, technology, and more -- from leading universities, scientific journals, and research organizations.
ScienceDaily features breaking news about the latest discoveries in science, health, the environment, technology, and more -- from leading universities, scientific journals, and research organizations.
Visitors can browse more than 500 individual topics, grouped into 12 main sections (listed under the top navigational menu), covering: the medical sciences and health; physical sciences and technology; biological sciences and the environment; and social sciences, business and education.
Visitors can browse more than 500 individual topics, grouped into 12 main sections (listed under the top navigational menu), covering: the medical sciences and health; physical sciences and technology; biological sciences and the environment; and social sciences, business and education.
Citation Tools
Citation Tools
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