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This video explains databases more in-depth, and also explains how they are different from Google searches.
This video explains what databases are and what kind of content you can find in them.
Selecting a database can be one of the hardest parts of starting your research - there are just so many! Our school's collection of databases is called NC Wise Owl and the Wake County Public library has a collection called NCLive. Check out what each has to offer below and use what's useful!
To login to NC WiseOwl, you will need to login to your WakeID Portal and click on the NC WiseOwl icon.
Available Databases:
Britannica School High
Get quick facts and in-depth information on a wide variety of subjects. Start research projects with multiple resources in one place. Find multimedia to use in projects and presentations.
Explora
Leveled primary source documents, news articles, and videos organized by popular topics including art, literature, biography, business, government, current issues, geography, health, history, science and math.
EBSCO e-Books
Academic Search Complete
Resource for scholarly (advanced) research. Supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing journals, periodicals, reports, books and more.
Biography Reference Center
Comprehensive collection of full-text biographies and thousands of unique narrative biographies. Provides coverage for heavily researched biographies and genres.
History Reference Center
Covering both U.S. and world history topics - full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals and thousands of primary source documents
Points of View Reference Center
Presents multiple sides of an issue. Provides rich content helping students realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
Literary Reference Center
Full-text literary database covering all genres and timeframes - thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems.
Find Publications
Novelist Plus
Offers expert read-alike recommendations for titles, authors, and series with reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction for all ages.
Science Reference Center
Provides easy access to a wealth of full-text, science-oriented content including hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources.
Health Source - Consumer Edition
Collection of consumer health information providing access to full-text consumer health magazines and reference books. Includes medical dictionary.
NC LIVE is North Carolina’s statewide library cooperative, supporting 205 public and academic libraries across North Carolina. Since its founding in 1997, NC LIVE has saved the state millions through innovation and collaborative efforts.
Content includes an online collection of 1.4 billion full-text articles, eBooks, streaming videos, digitized newspapers, language learning tools, and more. Additionally, NC LIVE provides authentication, discovery and website services to libraries to improve access to information.
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