ONLINE DATABASES

Username and Password List for databases at HHS

EBSCO Explora Databases
Use these databases when looking for magazine articles or nonfiction ebooks to support your research.

History Reference Center
This is a database from EBSCO specific to historical topics.  It includes maps, images, videos, biographies, and more on topics related to U.S. or World History.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context
A great database organized by topic that includes pro/con viewpoints, news articles, videos, and other sources.  See Mrs. Yoder or your teacher for the password to gain access at home.

World Book Encyclopedia Advanced 
See Mrs. Yoder or your teacher for the password to gain access at home.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Online encyclopedias with links to the web and magazine articles as well.

MLA CITATION INFORMATION

HHS MLA Style Guide 8th edition

Purdue OWL: MLA Formatting and Style Guide

UNC at Chapel Hill Writing Center

BibMe

EasyBib

Son of Citation Machine

RESEARCH PROCESS

Topic Ideas...
Instagrok (a brainstorming tool)

Santa Monica College Research Topics

St. Ambrose University Library (IA) Hot Topics

Northwest Missouri State University Topics and Issues

Old Dominion University (VA) Idea Generator

Pew Research Center Topics

*Practice Finding Key Words (from Fort Lewis College Library)

Other search options...
Google Tips and Tricks Handout (downloadable file)

EasyBib Research (find sources others have used!)

Sweet Search (a search engine with websites gathered by research experts)

ProCon.org
This site explains the pros and cons of 52 various controversial issues.

Films for Action 
​This website is a collection of over 1500 films (documentaries, etc.) covering social, environmental, and media-related issues.  Be aware of possible bias in the films; they cover a variety of perspectives about the topics listed.

Associated Press Archive
This is the Associated Press's YouTube channel, where the organization has archived over 1 million stories dating back to 1895.  Also check out the link on their page to their sister channel, British Movietone.

Historical Newspapers Online
A collection of historical newspapers organized by state.

Sparticl
This free website is a great place to find the answers to any of your science-related questions.