Do some background reading to get your mind around your topic. Encyclopedia articles can help you understand your topic at a high level. These resources can give you ideas about related topics or ways to narrow your topic down.
Credo Reference finds context or background information for topics. Interactive Mind Maps identify closely related concepts and keywords associated with a topic.
In a single search, this tool provides an interdisciplinary approach to your research results. Searches across subject database collections, library locations, and format types.
Informed viewpoints support learners in developing critical-thinking skills and drawing their own conclusions. Covers current social issues through viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, and audio.
Search a wide range of full-text journals, magazines, books, reports, conference proceedings and Associated Press videos. Includes peer-reviewed content for STEM research, the social sciences, and humanities.
Access documentaries, training films, and educational films on various subjects. Includes classic films, PBS, Great Courses, California Newsreel, the Criterion Collection, indie films, and world cinema from award-winning filmmakers.
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**When prompted to choose your institution, choose "North Shore Community College."**
Up-to-the-moment access to domestic, national, and international news, as well as opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews. This resource requires you to create an individual account using your NSCC email address, after which you can access all news articles and multimedia on the NYTime.com website or the New York Time mobile apps.
To create an account, select the link above. Search for and select 'North Shore Community College -- Danvers, MA.' Then select 'Create Account' and use your NSCC email address. Once you have verified your account, you will have full access to the NYTimes.com website.
