Introduction
Helpful Hints:
- Look for an "advanced search" on ANYTHING-- Google or Gale databases
- Tell your story through your research.
- Check out Social Action Organizations where you can find iterations for your own plan
- Visit the library for help-- the information search process requires research advisories too
Mr. Steere is also available on Google Meet be appointment--> email lsteere@natickps.org to schedule
General Databases
Basic encyclopedia that was formerly KidsInfoBits
Great for encyclopedic reference sources and middle-school level newspapers and periodicals, plus images, videos, primary sources and audio selections. Topic divisions to explore ideas.
High school edition includes more magazines, journals, newspapers, and deeper reference books for more in-depth analysis. Topic Wheel and Publication Search are helpful.
Current Events / Issues
Treats the most compelling and divisive topics in modern society with authoritative historical context; balanced, expert perspectives; and carefully selected primary and secondary sources.
Username: Wilsonmid / Password: student
Side-by-Side viewpoints on important contemporary issues.
A global perspective on the most important issues.
An online health information resource for patients and their families and friends.
Powersearch
Power-Search is a tool for cross-searching all our databases. Returns a lot results, but very helpful for experienced skim-and-scanners or specific essential questions.
Newspapers
Searchable Boston Globe articles going back to 1985.
General newspaper database.