STUDENT RESOURCES

RESEARCH & DIGITAL RESOURCES

Research can feel overwhelming at first, but with the right tools and support, it gets easier—and even interesting! Knowing how to find trustworthy sources, ask smart questions, and look deeper than the first result helps you become a stronger researcher. It’s also important to give credit where it’s due and respect the work of others. With practice and the right resources, you can feel confident in your research skills.


Find current info, summaries, reviews, and full-text literary criticism on nearly 130,000 writers from all time periods and around the world.	Student Resources in Context is a helpful website for finding trusted info on tons of topics. It combines up-to-date articles, videos, images, and primary sources from magazines, journals, and news—all in one easy-to-use place.	GALILEO is a website that gives students access to reliable, subscription-only information you can’t find on Google. It includes over 100 databases with thousands of articles from magazines and scholarly journals, many in full text. You can also find encyclopedias, business info, and government documents.


SIRS Knowledge Source helps you explore current pro/con topics and a wide range of social issues with trusted, up-to-date information.	The advanced option gives you access to thousands of articles, primary sources, and eBooks to support learning and digital citizenship. It also includes up-to-date world news, government resources, and multimedia content.	Sora is a free app that lets you borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your school’s digital library. You can read or listen on your phone, tablet, or computer—online or offline. It has cool features like highlighting, note-taking, and tracking your reading progress. You can even earn badges as you read! Just log in with your school account at soraapp.com or download the app to get started. Information Guide
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