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Web Resources

Environmentally Related

Health Related

News Sources

*Remember: The CLS Library provides each student and teacher an online subscription to the New York Times. Directions for claiming your NYTimes Pass can be found on the US Library website.

Scholarly Articles

  • Google Scholar - Google Scholar is a Web search engine that specifically searches scholarly literature and academic resources.

Off the Grid: Searching Google

If, at some point during your research, you decide to look for sources not included on the research guide:  

  • Try searching only using (search term)+site:.edu OR (search term)+site:.org OR .gov
  • Google also offers an "advanced search" option
  • Try Google Scholar
  •  Consider the source: a USA Today article does not carry the same weight as a New York Times article
  • Can you answer the following questions? 
    • Who are the authors/publishers, and why do you believe they are reliable?
    • What is the relevance of this information to my topic?
    • When was this information published?  Is there more current information available?
    • Where does this source gets its information, does it have a bibliography of sources?
    • Why does this source exist?  What is the point of view I should be aware of?

These are a few of the questions we use when selecting a resource for this guide, and  you are expected to adhere to these same high standards.

Ask a Librarian

Questions?

Email allison.orear@charlottelatin.org

Databases

Science-Specific Databases

EBSCO: Consumer Health Complete 

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The most comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health content, Consumer Health Complete is designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.

EBSCO: World Politics Review 

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This unique database provides uncompromising analysis of critical global trends to give academics, policymakers and businesspeople the context they need to have the confidence they want.

Gale in Context: Science 

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Provides contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. Drawing students in with captivating subject matter, Science showcases how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues ranging from bacteria to obesity and weather.

National Geographic Virtual Library 

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This comprehensive collection includes National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1888-1994, National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1995-Current, National Geographic: People, Animals, and the World, and National Geographic Kids.

News

*This database will help you access news and magazine sources that may be behind a paywall online (ex. Atlantic)

ProQuest Global Newsstream 

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Global Newsstream provides access to the most influential and respected contemporary news resources from around the globe — from today's news to backfiles dating back to the 1980s. This comprehensive contemporary news collection delivers superior access to current, full-text news sources including newspapers, newswires, news journals, television and radio transcripts, blogs, video, podcasts, and digital-only websites. There are no paywalls, and content for the most important sources loads by 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time each day.

This “gold standard” contemporary news collection combines ProQuest's U.S. Newsstream, Canadian Newsstream, and International Newsstream into one of the largest collections of news from the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Australia.

General

Britannica School Online 

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The go-to site for learning more about any subject for all grades and all reading abilities offering thousands of up-to-date, curated and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended web sites and three separate databases elementary, middle and high.

EBSCO 

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EBSCO: Points of View 

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Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

Gale in Context: High School 

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Offers cross-curricular content that reinforces the development of skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Explore topics within business and economics, geography, government, history, literature, science and health, social issues, and more.

Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints 

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Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints is the premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.