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Library Tutorial 4: Using Research Databases

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Research a theme or issue identified in the work.

Gale Virtual Reference Library (formerly Gale ebooks) This link opens in a new window
Specialized encyclopedias and dictionaries on the arts, business, education, environment, history, law, medicine, science and social science

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy organizes scholars from around the world in philosophy and related disciplines to create and maintain an up-to-date reference work.

Research the social/cultural context in which the work was written.

American Indian Experience This link opens in a new window
Native American history and culture.
Pop Culture Universe This link opens in a new window
Information on American and world popular culture arranged by decade.
Latino American Experience This link opens in a new window
Latino American history and culture
African American Experience This link opens in a new window
African American history and culture.

Research the historical period in which the work was written.

LIFE photo archive hosted by Google
Search millions of photographs from the LIFE photo archive, stretching from the 1750s to today.

Daily Life through History This link opens in a new window
Reference information about daily life of different cultures through history.
History Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Full text journals, books, historical documents, and biographies. With photos, maps and historical video.
Salem Press: History This link opens in a new window
Overviews of key events and people across history.

For current literature, find reviews in magazines & newspapers.

MasterFILE Premier This link opens in a new window
Popular magazines, scholarly journals, and more
Newspaper Source This link opens in a new window
Articles from various newspapers, as well as TV and radio transcripts

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window
This cross-curricular research database supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window

Research the literary movement or genre with which the work is associated.