Research Guides: Social Issues Research Topics (Seniors): Resources

Researching Resources

EBSCO eBooks High School Collection This link opens in a new window
High School Collection of ebooks
EBSCO Host This link opens in a new window
EBSCOhost is a collection of databases covering various subject areas and directed at various age groups. Includes full text of journals, magazines, newspapers and encyclopedias, ebooks and various images, pamphlets, and brochures.
Environmental Studies in Context This link opens in a new window
Research for global, environmental, energy, and natural resources.
Gale in Context (High School) This link opens in a new window
Multi-Disciplinary database that covers an array of current event topics.
Newsbank This link opens in a new window
NewsBank provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues.
Opposing Viewpoints In Context This link opens in a new window
Pro/Con viewpoint articles that offer both sides to an issue.

Audio Books from Mackin Via This link opens in a new window
Downloadable audio books from fiction, poetry, and nonfiction titles. Each book is downloadable for 2 weeks and will automatically return itself to the library.

Amnesty International
We campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end abuses of human rights.
Listing of Environmental Justice Organizaions
Listing of environmental justice organizations from the Science and Politics in Environmental Decision Making Department at Williams College

Persuasive Essay Map
Online interactive template to help you build a persuasive essay

Expository Writing Graphic Organizer
Printable template for a 5 paragraph expository essay