Cincinnati Research
Cincinnati - Issues and Challenges
Cincinnati, Ohio is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. However, like most cities, Cincinnati has its issues and challenges that must be addressed. Use the following resources and search engines to gather information about specific topics of interest to Cincinnatians.
Databases
Explora helps students find out more about any subject. Students have access to magazine and newspaper articles, primary source documents, biographies, country information, and images for class projects. Cincinnati topics can be successfully researched using Explora.
ISearch is INFOhio's new multi-database search tool. Students can search through multiple databases with one click. Searches can then be narrowed by using the tabs at the top and/or the lefthand menu.
The Multi-Database Search allows researchers to search a number of academic and/or industry-specific journals that are organized by subject.
INFOhio's Points of View Reference Center provides the "pros and cons" of current issues. Cincinnati-specific and/or subject-specific articles can be found to support your position on a given topic.
Gain full access to more than forty national and international newspapers plus full-text transcripts for television and radio news as well as full-text access to a selection of regional newspapers.
The PLCH librarians have compiled a list of helpful websites specific to Cincinnati and the Tri-State area. There are numerous resources for each subject area.
Update: The public library now has a "downloadable only" card that enables the user to instantly access all of the library's digital resources. If you do not already have a library card, apply for the "downloadable only" card HERE. See Mrs. Hubbard in the library if you have any problems or want help with the application process.
Academic Search Engines
The following search engines have been developed and/or curated by librarians, educators, and researchers. The results generated by these search engines are more reliable for academic research than those generated by general search engines like Google, Bing, or Yahoo!.
MLA Citations
The following resources will help you create your MLA citations and Works Cited page.
This is a free citation generator. Remember to double-check citations using the Purdue or Excelsior OWL sites, or another reliable reference, as these are not always 100% accurate.
This is another free citation generator and informational resource.
The Excelsior OWL is a comprehensive writing resource that will provide assistance to students as they complete research writing assignments. There is a comprehensive, instructional citation module included.
Take note of the Interactive Online Resources - lots of citation practice here!
The Purdue OWL is another comprehensive research and writing resource that also includes a citation generator and detailed help for creating a variety of citations in various formats.
Create free citations using Son of Citation Machine. Again - double-check the citations against another reliable resource.