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Use the Permalink button for saving web addresses in the EBSCO and GALE databases.
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ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIAS
ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Don't know a lot about your topic? Start with an online encyclopedia for an overview (instructions).
Don't know a lot about your topic? Start with an online encyclopedia for an overview (instructions).
Britannica School - click on "Students" in the top right-hand corner of the screen for research planning tools and resources
GENERAL REFERENCE
GENERAL REFERENCE
Ready for more in-depth information? Try a general reference database* like Explora Teens or Gale in Context - High School.
Ready for more in-depth information? Try a general reference database* like Explora Teens or Gale in Context - High School.
Academic Search Premier (EBSCO) - scholarly articles
American Antiquarian Society (EBSCO) - historical periodicals
Explora Teens (EBSCO) - includes primary sources
Gale in Context - High School (GALE) - includes primary sources
GreenFile - (EBSCO) looks at the environmental impact of individuals, corporations and governments and possible steps to take for each
Newspaper Source - (EBSCO) articles from major newspapers and magazine sources
ProQuest - newspaper articles on recent topics, to sign in: click the "Log in" link at the top then "More options"
Star Tribune eEdition NEW! - login using our username and password to view a replica of the print edition
World Geography - (ABC-Clio) focuses on the geographic, political, social, economic, and cultural forces, AP Human Geography resource!
World Politics Review - (EBSCO) covers events from around the world
Or try a general reference ebook
Or try a general reference ebook
PRO CON ISSUES
PRO CON ISSUES
Is your topic controversial? Or do you need to investigate different sides of a topic? Try one or more of these pro con databases*.
Is your topic controversial? Or do you need to investigate different sides of a topic? Try one or more of these pro con databases*.
CQ Researcher (Sage) - covers current political and social issues from multiple perspectives.
Issues, Controversy and Society (ABC-CLIO) - scroll down to the "Academic Success Corner" for help with your research
Points of View Reference Center (EBSCO)
ProCon.org - website
Sirs Issues Researcher (Proquest) NEW! - presents multiple sides of leading issues; includes timelines of significant, related events
World Geography (ABC-Clio) NEW! - focuses on the geographic, political, social, economic, and cultural forces including current issues, AP Human Geography resource!
CREDIBLE WEB SOURCES:
CREDIBLE WEB SOURCES:
AllSides - explore issues from multiple perspectives, learn about bias and even rate your own
CIA World Fact Book - provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities
Data USA - search, map, compare and download U.S. data
Google Search Help - Read about Basic Tips then scroll down to Tip 5 for more information on getting the most out of Google
Google Scholar - find scholarly literature on the web, click on the "hamburger" menu for advanced search options
Google Trends - displays tending topics based on Google searches
HomeworkSpot - resources for students
I Do Solemnly Swear - Presidential inauguration resources, assembled by the Library of Congress, includes primary sources
Minnesota Reflections - collection of historical images and documents
Newsela - current events, find the article that's right for you
Sweet Search - credible web resources from finding Dulcinea
Sweet Search Biographies - credible biography resources on the web
SUBJECT SPECIFIC DATABASES and SOURCES
SUBJECT SPECIFIC DATABASES and SOURCES
ART
Google Arts & Culture - Explore works of art and take virtual tours of museums
BUSINESS
Business Searching Interface (EBSCO)
Business Source Premier (EBSCO)
Regional Business News (EBSCO)
CAREERS
LearningExpress Library - (click the Sign in/Register button to create an account) a comprehensive database for achieving educational and career goals, includes course work skill building as well as training on popular software to name a few features
CareerShip - "an online career exploration" MS
EducationPlanner.org - "Start thinking about life after high school"
USA.gov - jobs and career information
MyFuture.com - "figure out what's next"
MyPlan - get information about careers, colleges, majors and more (multi-media)
O*Net OnLine - occupational information network
HEALTH
Alt Health Watch (EBSCO) - holistic approaches to health and wellness
Consumer Health Complete (EBSCO) - search both Alt Health Watch and Health Source Consumer Edition
Consumer Health Reference - ebook collection (EBSCO)
Health Source Consumer Edition (EBSCO) - popular and professionally written information for patients and consumers
LATIN AMERICA
Dialnet - look for "full text" entries
DOAJ - Directory of Open Access Journals
LANIC - directory of many sources, some links don't work.
MYTHOLOGY
Godchecker - your guide to the gods
Project Gutenberg Folklore Bookshelf - ebooks
Windows to the Universe - world mythology
SCIENCE
PhET - interactive simulations
Science Reference Center (EBSCO)
TEACHER RESOURCES
ERIC (EBSCO)
Explora Educators (EBSCO)
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