Research
Online Databases
Research databases are the best place to find information for your research projects. You can trust that the information you find there will be current and credible. The databases even provide citations for you!
WakeID Portal Databases
These databases can be accessed directly from your WakeID Portal!
Britannica High is a general reference encyclopedia. Use this instead of Wikipedia!
EBSCO houses many subject-specific databases, such as the following Reference Centers: Biography, History, Science, Literary Plus, and Poetry & Short Story.
LRHS Subscription Databases
These databases can be accessed by clicking on the icons below. Gale databases log in automatically on campus. ***See your LRHS Media staff to find the database passwords for home use.
SIRS is an excellent resource for pro/con issues. SIRS is particularly useful when writing essential questions.
Gale eBooks is a searchable Virtual Reference Library.
Gale in Context High School is a perfect resource for helping you start with general information on a topic, with the ability to research for more specific information.
Gale Global Issues in Context is a great resource for information about global issues, international topics, and current events.
Additional databases are accessible through the Wake County Public Library. A complete list of the databases available from the Wake County Public Library can be found here.
ProQuest editors curate content to cover the pros, cons, and everything in between, on the most studied issues. SIRS Issues Researcher delivers diverse perspectives on today’s complex social issues with relevant, credible information and tools that equip students to think critically about global controversies.
💻 Overview Tutorial for SIRS Researcher
Gale eBooks provides unlimited 24/7 access to nonfiction eBooks curated by your library. Text and Book Views, translations, text format editing, and Google/Microsoft integrations allow for customized exploration and greater accessibility. With eBooks available from children to adults, users can easily find the content they need .
💻 Overview Tutorial for Both Gale Databases
Gale In Context: High School makes it easy to explore class topics, and find sources for your assignments that are sure to impress. Videos, articles from premium publications, encyclopedia entries, primary sources, and more allow you investigate everything from social studies and science to literature and history in one easy-to-use resource. Finish your homework faster than ever with trusted information and innovative research tools in Gale In Context: High School.
Build Global Awareness
Gale In Context: Global Issues delivers international coverage of a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. You’ll find premium viewpoints and news articles, videos, country overviews, and primary sources analyzing world events, environmental issues, foreign affairs, global trade, and more. Gain international perspective through authoritative coverage of complex worldwide concerns in Global Issues.
What are LRHS Students Researching?
These are the current search terms from LRHS Students. Check back to see the newest research trending terms!