Physics Research Resources 

Britannica High School - Encyclopedia articles and learning materials for high school students. 

Gale Virtual Reference Library - A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research, including Novels for Students. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office). 

AP News

New York Times

BBC

Today's Science - database offers in-depth explanations of of important advances in biology, chemistry, environmental science, space, physics, and technology. Science news, interviews with researchers, and related content, and authoritative sources provide sources for student research and study.

Popular Mechanics - features subjects such as the outdoors, technology, and home improvement. Articles feature in-depth coverage, including detailed sketches, and how-to articles with graphic directions.

Science Reference Center - A comprehensive research database from EBSCO that provides access to full text science-oriented content. 

Narrow findings by selecting “full-text”.  Use quotation marks around your search term for accuracy.     

Science Reference Center - A comprehensive research database from EBSCO that provides access to full text science-oriented content. 

Narrow findings by selecting “full-text”.  Use quotation marks around your search term for accuracy.     

Gale OneFile: General Science Collection  - Database providing access to scholarly journals and magazines covering the latest scientific developments. Key subjects covered by the database include biological sciences, computing, engineering, and technology. 

To further limit or redefine results – choose “full-text”. Choose content type from the box on the left. 

Britannica Academic Edition -  Journal articles, primary sources, video and other learning materials for high school and college students. 

Science  magazine – online archives for print magazine; access to video, webinars. 

An annotation is a summary, evaluation, and reflection. Therefore, an annotated bibliography includes:

1. Summarization of the type of content

   • What are the main arguments?

   • What is the purpose of the source?

2. Evaluation of the source 

• Is the source useful to your research?

• Is the information reliable?

• What is the goal or purpose of the source?

3. Reflection on the usefulness of the source

   • How does this information fit into your research?

   • Can you use this resource?

   • Has it changed the way you think about the topic?