Database Tips
Gale Databases
Use the tutorials below to learn how to find information on Gale databases effectively. Gale databases offer many built-in tools including:
The ability to take notes and highlight text on any article in the database
Send the article to Google Drive with notes and highlights
Topic Finder, which makes it easy to see connections between results
SIRS & ProQuest
SIRS Issues Researcher
Use the tutorials below to learn how to find information on SIRS effectively. The SIRS database is very useful for learning about controversial issues, and helpful for projects where you need to explore the pros and cons of a topic.
The video at left leaves out two things that are valuable: you can send SIRS articles directly to your Google Drive, and you can listen to any article on the database. Just look for the "listen" button with the speaker icon.
Proquest is another database with a wide variety of news articles.
Issues & Controversies
This database is another source that presents information on both sides of controversial issues.