Online Research


Online Databases -- passwords available in your Library
Facts on File Trial Databases [try these for your research paper and let me know if you like them] (Ask a Librarian or your Teacher for the log-in)
InfoTrac Provides access to many databases, including: Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center, Business & Company Resource Center, General Reference Center Gold, Health and Wellness Resource Center & Alternative Health, InfoTrac OneFile, Student Edition, Professional Collection, Biography Resource Center, Computer Database, LegalTrac, Contemporary Literary Criticism, Military & Intelligence Database... and more!! Wilson Web Current Issues: Reference Shelf Plus. An online database with essays on both sides of important current issues. Helpful database for research papers and debates.		PROQUEST DATABASES: SIRS Knowledge Source SIRS is a comprehensive database that provides relevant, credible information on social issues, science, history, government, the arts and humanities. Also includes Pro vs. Con Leading Issues, which are helpful for research papers and debates. SIRS Discoverer General reference resource for young researchers that makes learning fun and intuitive. Helps students in grades 1-9 develop their research, writing, language and computer skills. eLibrary The perfect resource for delivering full-text and multimedia reference essentials. The easy-to-use interface makes research easy. Students find the answers they need from more than 2,000 full-text magazines, newspapers, books, and transcripts--plus thousands of maps, pictures, web links, and audio/video files.
MAGILL'S MEDICAL GUIDE Online access to the 5-volume reference set on the Library shelves. "The Guide is a perfect mix of accessibility and depth, providing general readers with an authoritative reference source that helps bridge the gap between medical encyclopedias for professionals and popular self-help guides. It is an up-to-date and easy-to-use compendium of medical information suitable for student research as well as use by general readers, including patients and caregivers. The Guide covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders."

World Book Online -- Includes the Online Reference Center, World Book Kids, Spanish Encyclopedia, and the U.S. and Political Science & Law Research Libraries, in addition to the World Book Encyclopedia, Atlas, Dictionary, and more.		Encyclopedia Britannica Designed for high school students. Includes Merriam-Webster Dictionary and a World Atlas, and many extras. Spanish Edition (click here) Explore la Enciclopedia Universal en Espanol, en su edicion en espanol, una fuente de conocimiento autorizado y confiable con miles de articulos en un amplio rango de temas.

Culturegrams The World Edition provides information on the culture of 182 countries, with maps, statistics, indepth information in 25 categories – even recipes, photo galleries, and famous people. The States Edition provides facts, symbols, timelines, more, for 50 states and the District of Columbia.		BrainPop Numerous short animated videos on English, Science, Math, Technology, Health, Arts & Music, Social Studies



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updated 9/30/2009

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