RESEARCH

ENCYCLOPEDIAS

A great place to start research is to get background information and key words for your topic in an encyclopedia.

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(All links available to users in NY State -- Allow "Use My Location")

Britannica Academic logo and link to encyclopedia
Britannica High School Logo and Link to encyclopedia
Britannica Middle School Logo and link to encyclopedia
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Gale Academic Onefile logo and link to database
Gale in Context Opposing Viewpoints Logo and Link to database
Gale Onefile Science Logo and Link to database
Gale Onefile U.S. History Logo and Link to database
Gale Onefile Inform Academico Logo and Link to database
Gale in Context Middle School Logo and Link to database
Gale Onefile World History Logo and Link to database

DATABASES

Search with key words to find vetted resources (scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers).

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(All links available to users in NY State -- Allow "Use My Location")

Gale Onefile Fine Arts Logo and Link to database
Gale Onefile News Logo and Link to database
Gale Onefile Popular Magazines Logo and Link to database

More free databases here at NOVELNY

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Gale General Onefile Database Logo and Link
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PUBLIC LIBRARY DATABASES

You need a library card to access many of the public library databases.

 

Links here for getting library eCards online.

CITING SOURCES

You will need to cite your sources whenever you use a fact you find when researching - or when you use someone else's ideas. Connect to some great citation resources here below.

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