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Why bother using an academic research database over Google?
Why bother using an academic research database over Google?
Using academic sources over Google is essential for credible, in-depth, and relevant research. Academic sources are trustworthy, provide detailed information, and demonstrate academic integrity. By prioritizing academic sources, you enhance the quality and credibility of your work.
Harrow Hong Kong Library offers access to the following paid databases:
Gale
JSTOR
Massolit
You are also encouraged to explore other freely available databases, such as:
Google Scholar
PubMed
Internet Archive
Digital Public Library of America
Britannica online*
Access Science*
ProQuest e-Library*
Naxos Video Library*
*Access via your free Hong Kong Public Library account
Additionally, you may want to explore our wide offer of newspapers and magazines in the News section of the Library Hub.
There you will find how to access the following titles:
The South China Morning Post
The Guardian
The Times
The New York Times
Financial Times
The New Yorker
The Week
National Geographic
... and many more!
School-paid Research Databases
School-paid Research Databases
Gale Products
Gale Products
What is Gale?
Gale is a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.
How to log in?
Log in through your Harrow Microsoft account
Main Menu: Browse all Gale products
(Click on the above link for all the Gale resources by subject)
What is benefit of using Gale over Google?
Gale offers a wider variety of sources and a higher quality of contents which cut through the noise and spam that come up in any Google search!
*NEW IN NOVEMBER 2024: You now have access to the full National Geographic Virtual library!
The best way to search the Gale databases is to use the "Gale Power Search" feature and select all the databases.
JSTOR
JSTOR
What is JSTOR?
JSTOR is a digital library founded in 1994. Originally containing digitized back issues of academic journals, it now encompasses books and other primary sources as well as current issues of journals in the humanities and social sciences.
It provides full-text searches of almost 2,000 journals.
JSTOR Daily
JSTOR Daily publishes new stories daily on historical and news-related topics. All of the stories feature research from the digital library and database JSTOR (linked here on the left).
There is no username or password. This is open Access scholar news.
How to log in?
Through your Harrow Google account.
Massolit
Massolit
Massolit provides online lectures on a variety of subjects. Watching these lectures is a great way of learning as they are split into digestible chunks.
Our 'all inclusive' package includes:
On-demand access to over 10,000 lectures across 17 subjects *NEW in Feb 2025!!!* Physical Education has just been added!
22,200+ self-marking multiple choice questions written by subject experts
Access to new lectures, quizzes and other teaching resources as they're released
What else...
Have you tried these...
Additional free online databases
Additional free online databases
Google Scholar is like a virtual library for academic research. It provides access to scholarly articles, journals, and papers across different fields. It's a powerful tool to find credible sources and stay updated on the latest research in your area of interest.
Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free texts, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
PubMed is a valuable resource for senior pupils in Years 9-13, offering access to high-quality scientific and medical research articles. It supports advanced research projects, helps students stay current with developments in health and medicine, and enhances critical thinking skills for academic inquiry and future pursuits in scientific fields.
CORE is a comprehensive resource providing access to millions of scholarly articles, research papers, and theses across various disciplines. Designed to support students, faculty, and researchers, CORE features powerful search tools and filters that enable you to find relevant information quickly and easily.
Primary source collections exploring topics in history, literature, and culture developed by educators — complete with teaching guides for class use.
Access MANY MORE databases through the HK Public Library online!
Access MANY MORE databases through the HK Public Library online!
Do you know you can enjoy free access to many high-quality databases through the Hong Kong Public Library?
All you need is an active membership (free). It's easy, just register online HERE. You will need to upload:
a copy of your HKID
a copy of one of your parents' HKID
a proof of address (water, gas, electricity bill)
Hachette Magazines (ex-Hodder) for A-level & GCSE success
Hachette Magazines (ex-Hodder) for A-level & GCSE success
How to log in?
Just sign in with your Harrow Google account (staff and students)
*NEW in June 2023*
We now have access to Hindsight Magazine and Wideworld Magazine!
Drama Online Digital Library
Drama Online Digital Library
Drama Online is an award-winning digital library from Bloomsbury, the world's leading drama publisher. It offers over 4,700 playtexts, 800 hours of video, 450 audio plays, 650 scholarly books and over 30 volumes of major reference works.
Drama Online Library access Harrow International School Hong Kong
Login here: https://www.dramaonlinelibrary.com/
Username: HarrowIntHK
Password: Performance24
Here is an overview of the collections we have access to:
Keep up with the news online
Keep up with the news online
Go to our News section to learn how to get access to The New York Times, Financial Times, The Week, The South China Morning Post and many more!
⬇️ You also have access to hundreds of magazines for free on Sora, our e-reading app! ⬇️
for example...
Former Harrow student Annie Kim, has put together n excellent study guide for Macbeth. Absolutely essential viewing to hone your knowledge and practise your analysing skills.
Research Tips
Research Tips
Visit our dedicated Research Centre for valuable tips on referencing, identifying fake news, evaluating sources, and much more!
*NEW* EPQ Study Skills Guide
*NEW* EPQ Study Skills Guide
Visit our dedicated EPQ Resource Centre page!
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