Databases
The following databases introduce contemporary research topics in education.
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Covers 1923 to the present. This weekly publication gives background information on current and controversial issues. Unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the economy.
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Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new windowProvides an excellent first-step in researching any current social issue. Includes pro-con articles, opinion pieces, newspaper pieces, scholarly articles and information from many other types of sources, all full text.
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Education in Video This link opens in a new windowEducation in Video is a collection of streaming videos developed specifically for training and developing teachers. Covers teaching demonstrations, lectures, documentaries, and primary-source footage of students and teachers in actual classrooms. Note: The library subscribes to Volume 1.
Encyclopedias
When getting started with your research, it can be helpful to browse encyclopedia entries. These entries tend to be brief, yet broad, and can introduce you to your research topic. Encyclopedia entries are also helpful for developing keywords, which you can use in article databases or OneSearch (the library catalog).
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Encyclopedia of Mathematics Education
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The Sage Encyclopedia of Contemporary Early Childhood Education
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The Encyclopedia of Middle Grades Education
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Encyclopedia of Special Education
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Education and Technology
ISBN: 1576073513
