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🧩 Michigan eLibrary (MeL)

MeL provides free access to academic databases and resources for all Michigan residents.

How to use it:

1. Visit mel.org (click on the MeL logo to the left) and start exploring.

(MeL.org --> eResources --> K-12 Schools --> Teen)

2. Try:

- Explora for High Schools – student-friendly full-text articles (Best bet!)

- Opposing Viewpoints – for debates

- Britannica School - for quick facts, good for topic generation

💬 You can access MeL anywhere in Michigan — no login needed!

Reliable Free sites

- Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com) – Peer-reviewed articles and studies

- Library of Congress (https://loc.gov) – Historical and primary sources

- JSTOR Free Access Journals (https://about.jstor.org/oa-and-free/) – In depth articles, scholarly and primary sources

IMPORTANT: Wikipedia can help you find references, but never cite it directly.

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