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Research Tips for High School Students

  •  Encyclopedias

Credo – easily search hundreds of ebooks; see Ms. Jackson Sanborn for login and password.

WorldBook Encyclopedia – a great place to start when you’re trying to narrow down your question or thesis.  Connect from home.

International Encyclopedia of Social Sciences – see Ms. Jackson Sanborn for the password.

Find Articles and Other Online Sources

Pro Tip: many databases have a “Full Text” box on the left to narrow it down to the online articles

Student Resources in Context – another large general article database that can be used at different stages of your research.  ‘Browse topics’ to find collections of research on common topics.   Connect from home.

Academic One File – a general database with thousands of academic and higher education articles, many of them full text online (click the full text box on the right to find only those).  Use ‘Related Subjects’ on right or ‘Related Resources’ at top of article to find similar articles. Connect from home.

Newspapers, Maine history, and even more resources!

Newspapers at US Newsstream and Maine News. Connect from home.

Maine history at Maine Memory Network and Digital Maine Repository.

Other online sources in specific subject areas including literature, psychology, history, politics, education, science, and technology.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context – Full text database with multiple sides of controversial issues.  Connect from home.

The Electric Typewriter – essays by top journalists on a variety of topics 

Can’t find what you need? Having problems? Email or come see Ms. Jackson Sanborn.

Search for Books

For print books, go to the library’s online Catalog

  • Choose the catalog link at the top and type in a search – then choose a button to do a keyword, title or author search. 
  • Results – Call number is on the left, availability is on the right.  Click the title to get more info. See Ms. Jackson Sanborn for help!

You can request books from other libraries, see the bottom of the library homepage  for more information.  Look up and order books.

Search for Images and Videos

Make sure you have permission to use images and videos you find on the web.  Use Google’s Tools – Usage rights to find free-to-use media.  Other places to find even more images and media.

Taking Notes, Managing Citations
Get Help From the Writing Center
The new Writing Center is located in the Library!  They can help with any and all writing assignments for every subject. They accept walk ins and scheduled sessions during W1 (2nd half), W2, W4, M2, and after school on Wednesdays. Their Tutors are here to help brainstorm ideas, improve writing skills, and help tutees understand assignments.
Book a coaching session HERE!
Research Help for Specific Classes

Sociology with Ms. Edwards