John R. Lewis Library: 2022 Topics IA: Databases

Best Bets for Databases (CONTAIN SCHOLARLY ARTICLES)

The following list of databases contain SCHOLARLY information

Biography in Context (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Covering a vast array of people from historically significant figures to present-day newsmakers.
Issues and Controversies (Infobase) This link opens in a new window
Features pro/con articles on hundreds of topics in politics, society, and more for K–12 schools, higher education & public libraries.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources, with access to more than 12 million journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.
Masterfile Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Includes:
- eBook High School Collection
- Advanced Placement Source
- Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate
- Art & Architecture Source
- Environment Complete
- Education Source
- Humanities Source Ultimate
- Political Science Complete
- Sociology Source Ultimate
- Masterfile Reference eBook Collection
News (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
The database offers a one-stop source for full-text current news and searchable archives.
Proquest Central Student This link opens in a new window
Excellent scholarly database for deeper research. Over 10,000 full-text scholarly journals. Also includes general reference with editorial content.
U.S. History In Context (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Provides a complete overview of our nation’s past
World History in Context (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Covers the most-studied events, periods, cultures, civilizations, religions, conflicts, wars, ideologies, cultural movements, and people.

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2020 Topics IA Research Support Spreadsheet

The following list of databases is good for general information & background research NOT SCHOLARLY

ABC-CLIO Portal This link opens in a new window
Search across multiple ABC-CLIO databases. Good place for background information and starting research. Includes:
-Articles
-Videos
-Photographs and Art
-eBooks
American Government (ABC-CLIO) This link opens in a new window
General reference on United States Government
American History (ABC-CLIO) This link opens in a new window
Good place for background information on United States History and starting research. Includes:
-Articles
-Videos
-Audio
-Photographs and Art
Britannica School - High This link opens in a new window
High school leveled materials that include thousands of:
-articles
-images
-videos
-audio clips
-primary sources
-maps
World Book Advanced This link opens in a new window
General Reference

2022 Topics IA: Databases

Best Bets for Databases (CONTAIN SCHOLARLY ARTICLES)

Search a database like a pro