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ONLINE DATABASES
username: merri
password: mack
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Benefits
Benefits
provides complete MLA citations
can email the articles to yourself (but not directly connected to Google Classroom)
can adjust reading level
can read to you
has reputable website links and articles
great for background information
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browse content
search by issue (alphabetically organized)
Benefits
Benefits
made for argument writing
connects to Google Classroom
presents unbiased balanced information for both sides
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Other Possibly Helpful Sites
Other Possibly Helpful Sites
Why it’s great: This is a "nonpartisan fact tank." It is slightly more advanced, but has easy to read charts and graphs.
Best for: Finding statistics like "60% of Americans believe X..." (Great for social media and technology topics).
AllSides
AllSides
https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news
Why it’s great: It takes a single news story and shows you how three different outlets covered it: one from the Left, one from the Center, and one from the Right.
Best for: Discussing bias and finding quotes that appeal to different audiences.
Britannica ProCon
Britannica ProCon
https://www.britannica.com/procon
Why it’s great: It literally lists the "Pros" and "Cons" of controversial topics side-by-side.
Best for: Finding a topic (e.g., "Should school uniforms be banned?") and getting a quick overview of the main arguments for both sides.
Dogo News
Dogo News
Why it’s great: It covers current events in a very engaging, kid-friendly format. It often defines difficult vocabulary words right in the text.
Best for: Current events and lighter topics.
The New York Times Learning Network: Student Opinion
The New York Times Learning Network: Student Opinion
Why it’s great: The New York Times poses a daily question to students (e.g., "Is It Ethical to Eat Meat?"). The comments section is often full of student debates, and the articles themselves are chosen to be accessible.
Best for: Seeing what other teenagers think about a topic.
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