Databases & Other Research Resources

Databases & Other Research Resources

  • EBSCO

    Offers a sizable collection of articles from academic journals, magazines, newspapers, etc., as well as eBooks. 
         o Advanced Search Options and Search Results Limiters
         o Citation
         o Permalink (direct link)
         o Filter results by Lexile Level
         o Some articles available in PDF format
         o Multi-use eBooks in PDF format
         o Zoom in/out & adjust page layout on screen

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  • GALE

    Provides both subject-specific and general academic research databases with articles from books, magazines, academic journals, newspapers, etc. Includes some primary sources, images, video clips, and other media. The “One File” databases are a good choice for AP level research.
         o Citation
         o Direct link (permalink)
         o Save articles to OneDrive
         o Highlighting tools
         o Translate
         o Text-to-Speech, & adjust font size
         o Topic Finder, Advanced Search Options, Search Results Limiters

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  • INFOBASE

    Offers subject-specific databases with content not available in other databases. Includes
    some primary sources, media, and curriculum materials.
         o Citation
         o Advanced Search
         o Streaming videos

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  • PROQUEST SIRS DISCOVER

    Provides a general research database.
         o Save to OneDrive
         o Citation
         o Print
         o Critical Thinking Questions
         o Visual Literacy

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  • BRITANNICA

    Online Encyclopedia. Articles include photos and other media.
         o Citation in MLA format
         o Articles in different reading/age levels & filter results by lexile level
         o Listen (text-to-speech), & adjust font size
         o Access to Resources in Spanish

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  • WORLD BOOK

    Online Encyclopedia. Articles include photos and other media.
         o Citation in MLA format
         o Articles in different reading/age levels & filter results by lexile level
         o Listen (text-to-speech), & adjust font size
         o Access to Resources in Spanish

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  • LEARNING EXPRESS

    Provides practice tests for AP, SAT, ACT, PSAT, ASVAB, TSI (ACCUPLACER) & more
         o Students create their own accounts within each database so that they can save their progress and resume practice tests
         o Career exploration and preparation

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  • Peterson's Test Prep

    Provides practice tests for STAAR, AP, SAT, ACT, PSAT, ASVAB, TSI (ACCUPLACER), & more
         o Students create their own accounts within each database so that they can save their progress and resume practice tests
         o Career guidance and preparation

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  • LEARN 360

    Provides access to over 100,000 multimedia resources, including videos, audio clips, maps, and handouts.
         o Advanced Search & Search by Standard
         o Browse by Resource Type, Subject, and Producer
         o Sort results by grade level and resource type
         o Permalink
         o Citation

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  • TEACHINGBOOKS

    Provides resources for teaching books, including author info, author interviews, audio excerpts, teaching materials, trailers, and pronunciation guide for authors’ names.

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