Newton Free Library: Research Starting Points: Research On Demand

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Here are a few resources for you to use as starting points for research! Please visit our A-Z e Resources or eResources by Subject to see if we have a resource that fits your more specific needs.

Dictionaries

Oxford English Dictionary (discontinued)
Our subscription to the OED has been discontinued. It is available through the Boston Public Library if you have a BPL card or eCard.

Encyclopedias

Britannica Library This link opens in a new window
Includes full-text magazine articles, Web links, images and video, a world atlas, and more.
Encyclopaedia Judaica This link opens in a new window
Includes more than 21,000 entries on Jewish life, culture, history, and religion, written by Israeli, American and European subject specialists.
Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
A database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Sources may be searched individually or together.

Other Resources

Middle School (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new window
For middle school students, over 300 topic pages on English language arts,
social studies, and science.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window
Covers today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana.
Research Companion This link opens in a new window
From ProQuest, tools and videos to help students find, evaluate, and use information.