research

EBSCO Explora, 

Points of View & History Reference Center

Reputable periodicals & pro/con articles for student research

Issues & Controversies

Impartial analysis of controversial issues. Pro/Con articles expressing support for multiple viewpoints. 

Gale eBooks

Web-based non-fiction books to support student research.

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Usernames & passwords to access Helix's subscription services.

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Check out this analysis of the reliability of popular media. Sources used for factual research should be towards the top center of the media bias chart. 

NOTE: this chart - which is available to view online - rates popular media (news sources, blogs, and other websites). It does not include academic journals, which are typically found in subscription services. 

Academic Research:
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Online Searching

Tips for finding the info you need! Become an online search expert. 

Evaluating Sources

Are your sources reliable? Can you trust that website? Learn strategies for evaluating information. 

Plagiarism & Citation

A guide to using and citing researched information.

Writing

Resources & writing guides to help you write strong papers.