Research Databases

Research databases contain scholarly articles. They are more reliable than a basic Google search. Students are strongly encouraged to access these databases to generate the most valid and relevant search results. Some are specific to social sciences, arts, music, or science. Explore them to sate your curiosity!

By Subject

JSTOR 

Click "login through your library"

Search for "International School of Kuala Lumpur" and follow the prompts

Eric on EbscoHost: 

educational journal articles 

EbscoHost Home Page

EbscoHost Middle Search Plus

For Grades 6-8

EbscoHost MAS Ultra 

research articles

Gale Database Homepage

Gale Science

Gale World History

Gale Global Issues

Gale Opposing Viewpoints

Great for debates

Infobase Database Homepage

Infobase Ancient and Medieval History

Infobase Bloom's Literature

critical analysis of classic works

Infobase: Issues and Controversies

Great for debates

Infobase: Modern World History Online  

from the mid-15th century to the present day


Infobase: Science Online 

References

These are informational online platforms, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. They are good sources of data, information, and inspiration.

Britannica: Encyclopedia and Dictionary

Britannica ImageQuest: Rights-Free images

Culturegrams: info on every country of the world

Username : libiskl  

Password  : libiskl 

Digital Theatre+: videos of dramatic works and workshops

Username : Kuala Lumpur Student 

Password  : small@6865

Drama Online: Playtext content and scholarly publications with filmed live performances, film adaptations, and audio plays.

Username : ISKL

Password  : Drama

Oxford Art Online

Username : iskl 

Password  : panthers

Oxford English Dictionary

Username : iskl 

Password  : panthers

Oxford Music Online

Username : iskl 

Password  : panthers