Research Resources
Click on any of the green words below to open a link.
Academic Databases
Databases are paid subscriptions to academic search engines. The information provided on these sites is guaranteed to be reliable for research. This is the best place to start your research and is often required by your teacher.
Google Scholar
If you are used to using Google, this is a familiar way to find more scholarly information.
Works Cited Information
How to create a Works Cited page
Copyright-Free Images
Every image on the internet is NOT free for you to use! To avoid having to create citations, you can also use copyright-free or "public domain" images. Note that Google is NOT a source, it is a search engine--you must click on the image to find out who "owns" the image and cite that source.
Some sites for Public Domain images include:
Websites for Career Exploration
Websites to Research Controversial Issues
Student-Friendly News Sites:
Learning Express Library
Available through MORENet, this site includes practice materials for AP, ACT, SAT, and GED exams.
Databases are paid subscriptions to academic search engines. The information provided on these sites is guaranteed to be reliable for research. This is the best place to start your research and is often required by your teacher.
Google Scholar
If you are used to using Google, this is a familiar way to find more scholarly information.
Works Cited Information
How to create a Works Cited page
Copyright-Free Images
Every image on the internet is NOT free for you to use! To avoid having to create citations, you can also use copyright-free or "public domain" images. Note that Google is NOT a source, it is a search engine--you must click on the image to find out who "owns" the image and cite that source.
Some sites for Public Domain images include:
Websites for Career Exploration
Websites to Research Controversial Issues
Student-Friendly News Sites:
Learning Express Library
Available through MORENet, this site includes practice materials for AP, ACT, SAT, and GED exams.