LibGuides

• Ag Careers A list of careers in the field of agriculture along with education requirements and job market information.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• USDA

• Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 

• American Farmland Trust 

• National Institute of Food and Agriculture 

• Environmental Protection Agency 

Informational Websites

• Successful Farming  An e-zine featuring news, marketing, weather, crop, livestock, and ag business management information.

• Agriculture Information from Federal, State, and Local Sources  A list, compiled by the EPA, of where to find regionally relevant agriculture information.

• National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition  Technical information and guidance on a wide range of sustainable agriculture topics.

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

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Public Access Resources and Databases

• AGRICOLA  Public access database produced by the National Agricultural Library that includes citations for journals as well as bibliographic records for audiovisual materials, online content, etc. from around the world. Includes printed works from as far back as the 15th century.

• AGRIS Public access database containing peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles related to agricultural science and technology.

• Ag Data Commons Wide variety of open data related to agricultural research.

• PubAg Full text journal articles on the agricultural sciences.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas. 

About AI/Informational Websites

• Guidelines for Ethical use of AI  - (Santa Clara University)

• Generative AI primer -  (National Center for AI)

• Generative Artifical Intelligence for Students  - (Baker College)

Tools

• SciSpace -  A repository that connects research papers to give simple explanations and answers. 

• Google Bard - An AI tool that is designed to "brainstorm ideas, spark creativity, and accelerate productivity". 

• Open AI - A ChatBot that utlizies information from across the internet in conversation with its user. 

• Semantic Scholar - "AI-powered research tool for scientific literature, based at the Allen Institute for AI."

• Elicit - "Analyze research papers at superhuman speed."

• Perplexity - "AI research assistant".

Viewpoints on AI

• How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education  - (TedTalk)

• Growing public concern about the role of artificial intelligence in daily life - (Pew Research Center)

AI Citations/Attributions

• Citing AI in APA format  - (American Psychological Association)

• Citing AI in MLA format - (MLA Style Center)

Copyright and AI

• ChatGPT: Who Owns the Content Generated - (JDSupra)

• The Art Career Project  This site lists hundreds of careers that exist in the field of art and tells you what people in that career do and the education is required.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• The National Association of Independent Artists 

• Kansas Artists and Craftsmen Association 

• Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission 

Informational Websites

• Artcyclopedia Contains art-related news, information about periods in art history,  profiles of various artists, slideshows, articles, and a search function to search by artist, museum, or artwork title.

• Google Arts and Culture A visual, digital collection of art and culture online. Take virtual tours of theaters, museums, galleries, and more and get the chance to zoom in on some of the world's most valued art pieces.

• Americans for the Arts - Research  Links to studies, statistics, and data related to art. 

• Smithsonian Institution's Archives of American Art Documents the history of visual arts in the United States.

• MoMA Learning  [From the website] "MoMA Learning aggregates a wealth of content produced by the Museum [of Modern Art] and links to exemplary content from other sites, encouraging a thematic exploration of art and offering downloadable and customizable slideshows, worksheets, and many other resources for use in the classroom or for independent study. "

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

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Public Access Resources and Databases:

• Library of Congress Digital Collections  Free, open online access to various forms of art: fine prints, musical recordings, photographs, drawings, etc.

• Getty Research Portal Free online search platform providing access to digitized art history texts from a variety of institutions.

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Athletic Trainers - Occupational Outlook The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics information on a career as an Athletic Trainer - education requirements, job growth outlook, pay, state and area data, etc.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• American College of Sports Medicine 

• American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine 

• National Athletic Trainers' Association 

• National Academy of Kinesiology 

• Kansas Athletic Trainers' Society 

Informational Websites

• Gray's Anatomy  Free access to the digital version of the classic text.

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

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Public Access Resources and Databases

• National Guideline Clearinghouse Database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in medicine and healthcare.

•  Medline Plus Free resource provided by the National Library of Medicine. Covers over 700 diseases and conditions.

• BioMed Central Open access educational resources related to science and medicine.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• OASIS Open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Careers in the Biological Sciences The American Institute of Biological Sciences breaks down what biologists do, directions in biological careers, and how to prepare for a career in biology.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• American Institute of Biological Sciences 

Informational Websites

• Encyclopedia of Life Digital encyclopedia referencing all life on Earth.

• Learn Genetics Genetic science learning center.

• The Biology Project Interactive resource for learning biology provided by the University of Arizona.

• Scitable A collaborative learning space for science, Scitable brings together a library of scientific overviews with a worldwide community of scientists, researchers, teachers, and students.

• Cell Image Library  A public repository of reviewed and annotated images, videos, and animations of cells from a variety of organisms. 

• Preparing to Study Biology - Khan Academy 

• Gray's Anatomy  Free access to the digital version of the classic text.

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

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Public Access Resources and Databases

• Open Stax  Free digital textbooks in a variety of subjects, backed with additional learning resources.

• SCIRP A large open access journal publisher.  Provides access to peer-reviewed journals for a variety of STEM-related academic disciplines. 

• Science.gov  Access to authoritative federal science information including research and development.

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS Open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Pew Research Center Research center website containing facts and research results that pertain to US politics and policy, journalism and media, internet, science and technology, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, global attitudes and trends, and US social and demographic trends.

• Careers in Construction: Building Opportunity   A list compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of careers available in building construction technology, salaries, job growth predictions, and educational requirements.

Professional Organizations

• Associated Builders and Contractors 

• National Association of Women in Construction 

• National Association of Home Builders 

• American Institute of Constructors 

• American Society of Civil Engineering 

• Design-Build Institute of America 

Informational Websites

• AEC Business  A construction innovation and tech blog and associated podcast.

• Contractor Blog with news & features on up and coming technology in plumbing, heating, specialty piping, and fire protection services.

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

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Public Resources and Databases

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Career Outlook: Accountants and Auditors Career outlook and information for those wanting to go into the field of accounting/auditing provided by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Includes salaries, educational requirements, pay, and area data.

• What Can You Do With a Business Degree? Examination of career paths available to those who pursue a degree in business.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 

• International Federation of Accountants 

• Kansas Society of CPAs & Educational Foundation 

• American Finance Association 

• National Association for Business Economics 

• Entrepreneurs' Organization 

Informational Websites

• Kansas Board of Accountancy  All the information you need in regards to CPA requirements for the state of Kansas.

• Kansas Business Filing Center  Official business filing center for the state of Kansas.

• Better Business Bureau Information on business integrity for both consumers and business-to-business dealings.

• Harvard Business Review  Online e-zine and associated podcast covering all things business-related.

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

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Public Access Resources and Databases

• Open Stax  Free digital textbooks in a variety of subjects, backed with additional learning resources.

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• Commerce Research Library  United States Department of Commerce collection; contains open access databases.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Chemistry Careers  A  list of careers in chemistry, compiled by the American Chemical Society, that includes descriptions, salaries, and education requirements.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• American Chemical Society 

• American Environmental Protection Agency 

• National Institute of Standards and Technology 

Informational Websites

• Classic Chemistry  Comprehensive information on all things chemistry including history, a glossary, chemist bios.

• Chemicool Information on a variety of chemistry  topics brought to you by David D. Hsu. of MIT.  The site includes a chemistry dictionary, a detailed breakdown of the Periodic Table, element melting points, boiling points and densities, calculators, property graphs, and more.

• Molecule of the Month  A fun website for chemistry enthusiasts that has been featuring a new molecule every month since January 1996. 

• The Periodic Table of the Elements by WebElements A periodic table with clickable  elements providing in-depth detail on each element.

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

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Public Access Resources and Databases

• PubChem An open chemistry database provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

• Spectroscopy Online Free access to full text articles on spectroscopy as well as links to related websites.

• Open Stax  Free digital textbooks in a variety of subjects, backed with additional learning resources.

• SCIRP A large open access journal publisher.  Provides access to peer-reviewed journals for a variety of  STEM-related academic disciplines. 

• Science.gov  Access to authoritative federal science information including research and development.

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS Open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Pew Research Center Research center website containing facts and research results that pertain to US politics and policy, journalism and media, internet, science and technology, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, global attitudes and trends, and US social and demographic trends.

Literature Awards

• Caldecott Medal and Honor Books (American Library Association)

• Children's Literature Awards (Boston College Libraries)

Children's ebooks 

• Kansas Schools and Ebook access (State Library of Kansas)

Intellectual Freedom/Book Challenges

• Banned and Challenged Books (American Library Association)

• Intellectual Freedom Committee (Kansas Library Association)

• Computer and Information Technology Occupations  A list, compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the types of careers available in the field of Computer Science and information on each, including job descriptions, educational requirements, field growth potential, pay, and regional statistics.

Professional Organizations

• CompTIA  Computing Technology Industry Association

• Information Technology Association of America 

• International Federation for Information Processing 

• Association for Computational Linguistics 

Informational Websites

• Free Code Camp  A free basic coding camp where you can learn to code at home and earn certifications.

• W3Schools Online Web Tutorials Free coding, web building, and programming tutorials and exercises.

• Everything Computer Science Lessons, job information, articles, book recommendations - this page really is everything computer science.

• Computer Science News  News articles related to computer science brought to you by ScienceDaily.com.

• CERT Coordination Center  Studies vulnerabilities, cyber attacks, and publishes alerts.

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

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Public Access Resources and Databases

• DBLP Computer Science Bibliography  Open bibliographic information on major computer science journals and proceedings. 

• SCIRP Scientific Research: An Academic Publisher offers access to journal articles related to Social Sciences and Humanities, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Computer Science & Communications, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Healthcare, Chemistry and Materials Science, Engineering, and Business and Economics.

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS Open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Pew Research Center Research center website containing facts and research results that pertain to US politics and policy, journalism and media, internet, science and technology, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, global attitudes and trends, and US social and demographic trends.

• Occupational Outlook for Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the field of Cosmetology, including educational requirements, pay, job growth projection, and regional statistics. 

• Occupational Outlook for Manicurists and Pedicurists  Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in regards to Manicurists and Pedicurists, including educational requirements, pay, job growth projection, and regional statistics. 

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• Professional Beauty Association 

• International Salon Spa Business Network 

• Associated Hair Professionals 

• American Barber Association 

Informational Websites

• Modern Salon E-zine covering various aspects of the salon industry.

• FDA: Cosmetics Cosmetics-related information from the FDA on regulations, products and ingredients, and more.

• Cosmetologist Life A blog for cosmetology students and those new to the profession that includes industry tips and techniques.

Open Access Resources and Databases

• Cosmetology Practice Flashcards  A study set with 38 industry terms.

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS Open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Occupational Outlook: Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics  Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on careers in diesel technology, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• Association of Diesel Specialists 

• Automotive Service Association 

• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence 

Informational Websites

• Diesel Technician Society A networking site of industry professionals to share information and ideas.

• Diesel Technology Forum  A non-profit website that raises awareness about diesel engines, fuel, and technology. 

• Fleet News Daily News about parts and technology.

Public Access Resources and Databases

• Free ASE Practice Tests 

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS Open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Occupational Outlook: Preschool Teachers  Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on  a career as a Preschool Teacher, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• Occupational Outlook: Childcare Workers Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on  a career as a Childcare Worker, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• Occupational Outlook: Preschool and Child Center Directors Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on  a career as a Preschool or Child Center Director, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• National Association for the Education of Young Children 

• National Child Care Association 

• National Head Start Association 

• National Association for Family Child Care 

Informational Websites

• ZERO TO THREE This multidisciplinary organization informs, educates, and supports adults who influence the lives of infants and toddlers. 

• Child Care Aware of America A national network of more than 700 child care resource and referral centers located in every state and most communities across the U.S. These centers help families, child care providers, and communities find, provide, and plan for affordable, quality child care.  

• Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center Funded by the federal Administration for Children and Families, the Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC) provides information and resources about school readiness, policy and regulation, and training and technical assistance. 

• Nurture Store Free activities for toddlers.

• Teach Preschool A preschool teacher's blog with activities and information for toddler classrooms.

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Public Access Resources and Databases

• AERA Open AERA Open is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by the American Educational Research Association (AERA).  

• Child Care and Early Education Research Connections A collection that includes scholarly research, policy briefs, government reports, data, & instruments from a wide range of disciplines & sources, including multiple federal agencies. 

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS Open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Occupational Outlook: Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on  a career as a Kindergarten or Elementary School Teacher, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• Occupational Outlook: Middle School Teachers Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on  a career as a Middle School Teacher, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• Occupational Outlook: High School Teachers  Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on  a career as a High School Teacher, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• Occupational Outlook: Special Education Teachers Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on  a career as a Special Education Teacher, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• Occupational Outlook: Postsecondary Teachers Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on  a career as a Postsecondary Teacher, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• National Education Association 

• Association of American Educators 

Informational Websites

• US Department of Education 

• Kansas State Department of Education 

• Education Commission of the States Tracks state policy trends, translates academic research, provides advice, and creates opportunities for state leaders to learn from one another. 

• Edutopia Website and online community that increases knowledge and sharing in regards to K-12 education.

• United States Education Dashboard  Provides important indicators of how the nation, and each state, is progressing on the outcomes necessary to achieve the national goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world. 

• Education Week E-zine featuring hot topics related to the field of education.

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

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Public Access Resources and Databases

• Best Evidence Encyclopedia Created by the Johns Hopkins University School of Education's Center for Data-Driven Reform in Education, this website gives educators and researchers information about the strength of the evidence supporting a variety of programs available for students in grades K-12. 

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Pew Research Center Research center website containing facts and research results that pertain to US politics and policy, journalism and media, internet, science and technology, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, global attitudes and trends, and US social and demographic trends.

• Careers for English Majors Information regarding careers available to English majors along with concentrations,  potential salaries based on levels of education, and advice on where to find work after graduation.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• National Council of Teachers of English 

• American Society of Journalists and Authors 

• Investigative Reporters and Editors 

• Public Relations Society of America 

• American Association of Advertising Agencies 

Informational Websites

• Easy Bib Create citations for your paper or check your paper for plagiarism mistakes and grammar errors.

• Purdue Writing Lab  Free research and citation resources for several style guides including APA, MLA, Chicago, and more.

• Citation Machine  Create citations for your paper or check your paper for plagiarism mistakes and grammar errors.

• Virtual Writing Tutor Free online grammar check website/proofreader. Keeps track of word count, grammar, punctuation, checks paraphrasing and word choice, and even has an error correction game to work at improving skills.

• 250+ Interesting Research Paper Topics for 2021 Need an idea for your research paper?  This website has over 250 ideas under various subject such as Current Affairs, Education, Economics, and Bullying.  It also includes brainstorming tips, links to related blogs, and advice on finding relevant information.

• 400+ Creative Writing Prompts to Find Your Next (Best) Book Idea You may not be wanting to write a book, just yet, but if you have a creative writing assignment due and you don't know what to write, this website can help! It contains prompts for over 400 stories in 9 different subject headings.

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Public Access Resources and Databases

• Project Gutenberg  Full text access to classic and public domain literature.

• LibreTexts: Composition  Free open access textbooks related to English Composition.

• LibreTexts: Literature Free open access textbooks related to English Literature.

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS Open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Pew Research Center Research center website containing facts and research results that pertain to US politics and policy, journalism and media, internet, science and technology, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, global attitudes and trends, and US social and demographic trends.

• Linoit A digital corkboard with sticky note and photo sharing features. Great for collaborative projects.

• Beautiful.ai A free site to make and share slideshow presentations.

• My Simple Show Create free simple explainer videos.

• Dropbox  A free file storage space on the internet.

• Evernote A space on the web to take, store, and share notes.

• Google Drive Contains free spreadsheets, slideshow tools, word processing, diagramming, file storage, and other features.

• GoConqr Create and use your own notes, quizzes, flashcards, mind maps, and sticky notes.

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• USA.gov Free resource that allows you to search for information across US Federal and state government websites.

• Occupational Outlook: Geoscientists   Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on a career as a Geoscientist, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• Geological Society of America 

• American Association of Petroleum Geologists 

• Association of American State Geologists 

• American Geosciences Institute 

• Clay Minerals Society 

• Paleontological Research Institution 

Informational Websites

• Geology.com Geology and Earth science news, articles, photos, maps, and more.

• U.S. Geological Survey   The USGS is the sole science agency for the Department of the Interior. It is sought out by thousands of partners and customers for its natural science expertise and its vast earth and biological data holdings.  

• EarthCube A collaborative project among the U.S. National Science Foundation and Earth, atmosphere, ocean, computer, information, and social scientists, and more.  Provides a space for EarthCube groups, consortia, researchers, educators and other interested parties to share ideas and collaborate.

• Science Daily Geology News  Daily news related to geology.

• Kansas Geological Survey 

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

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Public Access Resources and Databases

• One Geology  Free geoscience data, including a searchable metadata catalog containing data, services, maps, and more.

• Geological Surveys Database Provides full-text searching of publications. Features interactive geographic searching of publications that have geographic coordinates, browsing of publications, faceted searching, and more. 

• SCIRP Scientific Research: An Academic Publisher offers access to journal articles related to Social Sciences and Humanities, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Computer Science & Communications, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Healthcare, Chemistry and Materials Science, Engineering, and Business and Economics.

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Pew Research Center Research center website containing facts and research results that pertain to US politics and policy, journalism and media, internet, science and technology, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, global attitudes and trends, and US social and demographic trends.

There are many free sources of information that are available to you through the United States government. Below you will find a list of many helpful resources.

Congressional Research Service Reports - Publicly available reports that give an overview of various topics such as climate change, federalism, and other topics that might affect US policy.

Congress.gov - Provides information on current and recent activities of the US Congress and includes resources such as a daily digest and a live stream of Congress. 

The Federal Register - The daily journal of the US Government. Provides information on new and proposed rules and provides access to presidential documents such as executive orders and proclamations. 

Govinfo.gov - The official website of the Government Publishing Office. Provides free access to all recent government publications.

The National Archives - The official website of the National Archives and Records Administration. Provides access to digitized historic documents.

Regulations.gov - Provides access to proposed and approved government regulations and allows for public comments that must be taken into account by the relevant agency.

USA.gov - Provides guides to US government information and allows users to search all government websites. If you aren’t sure where to go to find a piece of government information, you can search on usa.gov to find the correct website.

• Best Careers for History Majors Lists career possibilities for those interested in pursuing a degree in history. Includes career descriptions, educational paths, and salary ranges.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• American Historical Association 

• Organization of American Historians 

• World History Association 

• Museums Association

• Society of American Archivists 

Informational Websites

• United States Capitol Historical Society 

• Kansas Historical Society 

• Ford County Historical Society 

• Library of Congress Digital Collections 

• Primary Documents in American History  Digital access to the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, The Bill of Rights, The Federalist Papers, and more.

• The History Place Features worthwhile exhibits (e.g. American Revolution, Holocaust, Civil War), special presentations, essays, homework aids, and a guide to historic American areas. 

• World History from Khan Academy  Free online learning aids such as instructional videos, practice exercises, and a personalized learning dashboard.

• National Archives

• Internet Archive

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

Credo Reference, Ebsco, and Gale are available through the catalog. For access information, please see How to Access Databases. 

Public Access Resources and Databases

• Digital Public Library of America  Searchable database of millions of primary source documents. 

• Digital History Uses digital technologies to enhance research. Offers annotated documents, short essays, recordings, and  films covering several important moments in American history as well as a database of 1500 annotated links.

• Open Stax  Free digital textbooks in a variety of subjects, backed with additional learning resources.

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Pew Research Center Research center website containing facts and research results that pertain to US politics and policy, journalism and media, internet, science and technology, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, global attitudes and trends, and US social and demographic trends.

• Occupational Outlook: Interpreters and Translators  Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on a career as an Interpreter or Translator, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• American Translators' Association 

• International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters 

Informational Websites

• Duolingo Free language learning website.

• Open Culture Features free downloadable audio lessons in 48 languages including French, English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, and more.

• ASLU Online American Sign Language Curriculum Resource Center Offers free online lessons in American Sign Language to supplement your learning.

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

Credo Reference, Ebsco, and Gale are available through the catalog. For access information, please see How to Access Databases. 

Public Access Resources and Databases

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• Español Abierto A list of open education resources for learning Spanish.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Pew Research Center Research center website containing facts and research results that pertain to US politics and policy, journalism and media, internet, science and technology, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, global attitudes and trends, and US social and demographic trends.

• Occupational Outlook: Mathematicians and Statisticians  Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on a career as a Mathematician or Statistician, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• Careers for Math Majors  Information regarding careers available to Math majors along with concentrations,  potential salaries based on levels of education, and advice on where to find work after graduation.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• Mathematical Association of America 

• American Mathematical Society 

• American Statistical Association 

• Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics 

Informational Websites

• Maths First Self-directed free resources in several math topics including algebra, calculus, arithmetic, and trigonometry.

• The Math Page  Free lessons in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus.

• Theorem of the Day Exactly what it says, it's the theorem of the day! :)

• MacTutor History of Mathematics  Free online resource containing biographies of nearly 3000 mathematicians and over 2000 pages of essays and supporting materials. 

• Purple Math  Free math lessons, instructional videos, homework guidelines, examples, and practice tests.

Public Access Resources and Databases

• zbMATH  Zentralblatt MATH is the world's most complete and longest running abstracting and reviewing service in pure and applied mathematics. The zbMATH Database contains about 2.9 million entries drawn from about 3500 journals and 1100 serials from 1826 to present. 

• SCIRP Scientific Research: An Academic Publisher offers access to journal articles related to Social Sciences and Humanities, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Computer Science & Communications, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Healthcare, Chemistry and Materials Science, Physics and Mathematics, Engineering, and Business and Economics.

• Open Stax  Free digital textbooks in a variety of subjects, backed with additional learning resources.

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Pew Research Center Research center website containing facts and research results that pertain to US politics and policy, journalism and media, internet, science and technology, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, global attitudes and trends, and US social and demographic trends.

• Careers for Music Majors  Information regarding careers available to Music majors along with concentrations,  potential salaries based on levels of education, and advice on where to find work after graduation.

• Occupational Outlook: Music Directors and Composers  Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on a career as a Music Director or Composer, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers 

• American Federation of Musicians 

• Recording Industry Association of America 

• Society for Music Theory 

Informational Websites

• Teoria A music theory website, offering free tutorials, ear training exercises, reference materials, and articles.

• 8 Notes Free music theory lessons.

• LightNote A step-by-step tutorial to understand sound waves, harmony, scales, chords, and keys.

• How to Read Sheet Music A free course in how to read sheet music.

Public Access Resources and Databases

• Library of Congress Performing Arts Database A guide to the Performing Arts resources at the Library of Congress. It contains scores, sheet music, audio recordings, films, photographs, etc.

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Careers for Philosophy Majors  Information regarding careers available to Philosophy majors along with concentrations,  potential salaries based on levels of education, and advice on where to find work after graduation.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• American Philosophical Association 

• American Philosophical Society 

• International Association for Philosophy and Literature 

Informational Websites

• Philosophy Now An e-zine about all things philosophical.

• Questions: Philosophy for Young People  Explores the philosophical questions--and answers--of young people and their teachers. 

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

Credo Reference, Ebsco, and Gale are available through the catalog. For access information, please see How to Access Databases. 

Public Access Resources and Databases

• PhilPapers A comprehensive index and bibliography of philosophy that contains 2,473,043 entries categorized in 5,638 categories.  

• Guide to Philosophy on the Internet Collection of online philosophy resources.

• The Philosopher The oldest general philosophy journal in the world.

• SCIRP Scientific Research: An Academic Publisher offers access to journal articles related to Social Sciences and Humanities, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Computer Science & Communications, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Healthcare, Chemistry and Materials Science, Physics and Mathematics, Engineering, and Business and Economics.

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Pew Research Center Research center website containing facts and research results that pertain to US politics and policy, journalism and media, internet, science and technology, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, global attitudes and trends, and US social and demographic trends.

• Occupational Outlook: Physicists and Astronomers  Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on a career as a Physicist or Astronomer, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• American Physical Society 

• Institute of Physics 

• American Institute of Physics 

Informational Websites

• Phys.org  The latest science-related news.

• Physics Forums  Science-related discussions, homework help,  and articles.

• PhET Interactive Simulations  Online physics simulations.

• Physics World E-zine featuring interesting articles and podcasts related to physics.

• Khan Academy - Physics  Free video lessons on various aspects of physics.

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

Credo Reference, Ebsco, and Gale are available through the catalog. For access information, please see How to Access Databases. 

Public Access Resources and Databases

• Einstein Archives Online  Free access to Einstein's manuscripts, both scientific and personal, held by the Albert Einstein Archives at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

• Cornell University's arXiv  Free distribution service and an open-access archive for scholarly articles in the fields of physics, mathematics, computer science, quantitative biology, quantitative finance, statistics, electrical engineering and systems science, and economics. Materials on this site are not peer-reviewed by arXiv. 

• Astrophysics Data System  Free database containing records in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Physics, and ArXiv e-prints. 

• SCIRP Scientific Research: An Academic Publisher offers access to journal articles related to Social Sciences and Humanities, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Computer Science & Communications, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Healthcare, Chemistry and Materials Science, Physics and Mathematics, Engineering, and Business and Economics.

• Open Stax  Free digital textbooks in a variety of subjects, backed with additional learning resources.

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Pew Research Center Research center website containing facts and research results that pertain to US politics and policy, journalism and media, internet, science and technology, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, global attitudes and trends, and US social and demographic trends.

• Occupational Outlook: Psychologists Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on a career as a Psychologist, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• Occupational Outlook: Psychiatrists  Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on a career as a Psychiatrist, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• American Psychological Association 

• American Board of Professional Psychology 

• Association for Psychological Science 

• Society for Personality and Social Psychology 

• National Institute of Mental Health 

• Kansas Psychological Association 

Informational Websites

• Psychology Today E-zine featuring news and other articles related to the field of psychology.

• PsyPost Psychology and neuroscience news.

• Scientific American Mind Bi-monthly e-zine focused on psychology and neuroscience.

• Psychologist Licensing Requirements in Kansas  Specifics of what is needed to be licensed as a psychologist in the state of Kansas.

• Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board 

• Simply Psychology Psychology articles and study resources for students.

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

Credo Reference, Ebsco, and Gale are available through the catalog. For access information, please see How to Access Databases. 

Public Access Resources and Databases

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• Open Stax  Free digital textbooks in a variety of subjects, backed with additional learning resources.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

SCIRP Scientific Research: An Academic Publisher offers access to journal articles related to Social Sciences and Humanities, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Computer Science & Communications, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Healthcare, Chemistry and Materials Science, Engineering, and Business and Economics.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Encyclopedia Brittanica Escolar Recurso de referencia para estudiantes de primaria, secundaria y universitarios.

• Recursos Para Hispanohablantes  Más recursos gratuitos para hispanohablantes, proporcionados por la Biblioteca Estatal de Kansas.

• Project Gutenberg en Español Acceso completo al texto de literatura clásica y de dominio público.

• Librivox  Audiolibros de dominio público en español.

• Centro Virtual Cervantes Biografías, crítica literaria y textos en línea de literatura en español.

• Redalyc - Red de Revistas Científicas de América Latina y el Caribe, España y Portugal Base de datos de revistas de acceso abierto producida por la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, con participación de muchas otras instituciones. Cobertura de ciencias, ciencias sociales, artes y humanidades. 

• Occupational Outlook: Sociologists Information, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on a career as a Sociologist, including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and state and area data.

• O*NET Online  A free, searchable career database that includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with various occupations.

Professional Organizations

• American Sociological Association 

• International Sociology Association 

• Society for the Study of Social Problems 

Informational Websites

• Everyday Sociology Blog  A blog, run by sociologists, featuring news and commentary related to the field of sociology. 

• Great Social Theorists Classic study guides for sociology students.

• OpenLearn: Society, Politics, and Law  Free access to study materials related to sociology.

• Sociology Lens Community website featuring news,  opinion, and reviews related to sociology as well as resources for sociological research.

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

Credo Reference, Ebsco, and Gale are available through the catalog. For access information, please see How to Access Databases. 

Public Access Resources and Databases

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• SCIRP Scientific Research: An Academic Publisher offers access to journal articles related to Social Sciences and Humanities, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Computer Science & Communications, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Healthcare, Chemistry and Materials Science, Engineering, and Business and Economics.

• Open Stax  Free digital textbooks in a variety of subjects, backed with additional learning resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Pew Research Center Research center website containing facts and research results that pertain to US politics and policy, journalism and media, internet, science and technology, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, global attitudes and trends, and US social and demographic trends.

Professional Organizations

• Toastmasters International 

• American Communicaton Association 

Speech Examples

• Presidential Speeches 

• TED Talks A place to watch current informative and persuasive speeches.

• So Just Speeches on social justice.

• American Rhetoric: Movie Speeches Some of the greatest speeches given on the big screen.

Speech Ideas

• Pro-Con.org  Features pros and cons of controversial issues.

• 509 Informative Speech Ideas and Topics  A huge list of informative speech ideas along with tips to help you choose the right one for you.

• 404 Good Persuasive Speech Topics A huge list of persuasive speech ideas along with tips to help you choose the right one for you.

Public Speaking Tips 

• 20 Public Speaking Tips for Students 

• Tips on Public Speaking: Eliminating the Dreaded "Um" 

• Fear of Public Speaking: How Can I Overcome It? 

Best Bet to Find Information for Your Research Paper

Credo Reference, Ebsco, and Gale are available through the catalog. For access information, please see How to Access Databases. 

Public Access Resources and Databases

• DOAJ Online directory providing free access to peer-reviewed journals in a variety of academic topics.

• OASIS General open access educational resources.

• JSTOR General open access educational resources.

• New Prairie Press A collection of open access scholarly journals. 

• State Library of Kansas Databases  Free general subject databases provided by the State Library of Kansas.

• Pew Research Center Research center website containing facts and research results that pertain to US politics and policy, journalism and media, internet, science and technology, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, global attitudes and trends, and US social and demographic trends.