Research

Research? Where to start? There's no right or wrong answer but remember what you are being asked to find out and ensure you are using reliable and credible sources of information (more on that elsewhere on this site). You'll find a selection of general and reliable sources here.

If you have any questions or need any more help, contact Mrs Dawson

Advanced Higher pupils can have access to Aberdeen University Library to borrow books and browse limited journal articles.
If you need more information, please email Mrs Dawson.
Information for you to explore on social, political, economic and environmental issues that affect us all.
Fantastic resource giving you articles on many different topical issues.
You need Aberdeen City Libraries membership to access this - sign up here.
There are also a large range of physical copies of Issues in the library.
Online publication which publishes stories based on fact and grounded in research providing background - historical, scientific, literary, political, and otherwise - for understanding our world for free.
This gives you access to an immense range of archives, academic journal databases, newspapers, images, maps, films, and an extensive Learning Zone.
You need to register to use, but this is easy and free to do here.


A great source of over 7000 publications - digital editions of newspapers and magazines from over 120 countries.
You need Aberdeen City Libraries membership to access this. Sign up here.