EHS/CTE Library

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Academic Research Resources
Library Catalog:
Search the library collection to find books, eBooks, audiobooks, and websites.
Keyword Search vs Subject Search
- Keyword searches are similar to Internet searches, in that the catalog/database will look for the words you use wherever they may be on a page.
- You can also search by subject, which is more specifc. If your subject search returns 'no results' then do a keyword search.
Databases and Reference eBooks:
Databases provide authoritative information for your academic research projects. Find databases by their names or by a subject by logging in to SchoolPort with your EWSD network login.
Need to find a research topic?Suggested online databases:
- CQ Researcher (publisher CQ Press/Sage)
- Issues & Controversies (publisher Infobase)
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context (publisher Gale)
- SIRS (Social Issues Resource Series)(publisher ProQuest)
Need to find newspaper and magazine articles?
Databases which include newspaper and magazine articles:
- Academic OneFile (publisher Gale) - Scholarly journals
- EBSCO (publisher EBSCO) - National and international newspapers and magazine articles
- General OneFile (publisher Gale) - News & magazine articles on all disciplines.
- Infotrac NewsStand (publisher Gale) - Articles from U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world.
- Scholastic Go (Publisher - Scholastic): Click on the World Newspapers to access the world newspapers organized by countries.
Databases which includes newspaper and magazine articles alongside reference content:
- Biography in Context (publisher Gale) - Find information on the world's most influential people.
- Issues & Controversies (publisher Infobase) - Provides exclusive, extensive coverage of hundreds of today's hot topics.
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context (publisher Gale) - Access information on today’s hottest social issues.
- Science in Context (publisher Gale) - Access information on today's most significant science topics.
- SIRS (Social Issues Resource Series)(publisher ProQuest)- Find information on leading social issues and 12 major regional world conflicts.
- U.S. History in Context - (publisher Gale) - Include information on the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. History.
Pathfinders (LibGuides):
Each Pathfinder/LibGuide contains a list of useful resources curated by our librarians on specific topics. The list is organized by title in alphabetical order.
To access them click on the LibGuides/Pathfinders link from the side panel. It requires you to login to SchoolPort. Use your EWSD network login.
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