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. 

Other Helpful Links:

15 scholarly search engines every student should bookmark 

ProQuest - Note Organizer 

Infobase - Analyzing and Understanding: Analyzing Historical Documents 

Grammar Handbook