Research Refresher
Use the following links to access online resources for your research.
The passwords for the databases and ebooks are in the Schoology SHS Media Center Group or in the Media Center.
Start Your Research
Read Around Your Topic
Take the time to do some initial research to gain understanding of your topic and formulate a path forward for your research.
Encyclopedia databases are great places to start your research as your read around your topic:
You can also try general websites and JSTOR Daily. |
Plan Your Search
Academic sources are written by experts and researchers in the topic's field. The work is often published in peer-reviewed journals and written for other scholars.
Consider the following:
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The following are strong resources for finding academic research.
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In Gale Database, you can filter by type of source. Choose "Academic Journals" to find Academic Articles.
Middle East in Turmoil - ABC-CLIO
African Americans by the Numbers - ABC-CLIO Substance Abuse In America - ABC-CLIO Civil Liberties and the State - ABC-CLIO Discrimination Against the Mentally Ill - ABC-CLIO Modern Genocide - ABC-CLIO |
Bureau of Indian Affairs - ABC-CLIO
White Collar and Corporate Crime - ABC-CLIO Making of Modern Immigration - ABC-CLIO Crime and Punishment in America - ABC-CLIO Refugees Worldwide - ABC-Clio Encyclopedia of War Crimes and Genocide - Facts on File |
Exploring Online
When researching online, it is extremely important to evaluate your sources.
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