Research Resources

Here’s a collection of useful links and tools to guide you from start to finish in the research process.
It helps to know what type of information you need first before you search for your resources.

Web Sites

Web Site Evaluation

  • Use this checklist to determine if the online information resource you've found is reliable.

Articles and Other Informational Texts

Skokie Public Library Databases

- Use your Skokie Public Library Card # to access articles, primary sources, and books on a variety of topics.

Internet Public Library

 

Social Studies Web Sites

 

- A variety of excellent sources for research, including many government sites with statistics and data

 

World History Encyclopedia 

 

- An encyclopedia of ancient history

 

procon.org 

- A site with editorial/opinion essays showing different sides of various debate topics

Alternative Search Engines (not Google)

Infotopia - Infotopia is a great search engine for students that is powered by Google–but the best part is that it only delivers quality results!
 
Sweet Search - A search engine for students with educator-approved results. No bogus sites!

This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software.