Database research ensures reliable, accurate information through the use of scholarly journals. All of the databases on this page are freely accessible from school computers.
Opposing Viewpoints The Opposing Viewpoints database provides pro and con articles covering a wide range of current issue topics. This database also provides links to scholarly journals, websites, magazines, multimedia, statistics, and tables.
Infotrac The Infotrac database houses 22 other databases and provides access to many full-text articles in scholarly journals, business and trade journals, and other news sources.
Proquest The Proquest databsae contains 8 business, newspaper, and nursing databases.
World Book & SIRS Both databases are designed for basic searches not scholarly research.
First Search First Search houses 12 databases whose primary purpose is to lead the user to the physical document. ERIC database is a part of First Search and does allow for scholarly research.
Heritage Quest Heritage Quest is a genealogy database that helps the user find information about ancestors.
Research Links
Find Articles This website provides full-text access to many magazine articles.
Kansas Library Card This link provides access to many of the above databases from home with your Kansas Library Card. If you do not have a card, see Mrs. Ast.