Mariemont High School Library

English I

Research Project

• Description
• Timeline
• Sample Outline
• Web Evaluation Form

News Portals

• Definition of a News Portal

  Print / Audio

• Ebscohost

  A database portal with archives dating back 20+ years.

• Newsbank Newspapers

  A database portal that specializes in Ohio newspapers.

• Google News

  A search engine portal whose news articles are constantly updated. Articles are from the past 30 days.

• Headline Spot

  A search engine portal whose news articles are constantly updated. Good way to browse media outlets.

• Yahoo News

  A search engine portal whose news articles are constantly updated. Articles are from the past 30 days.

More Resources for the Research Project

• EBSCOhost Databases

  Articles from more than 6,000 magazines and newspapers are indexed, most in full text.

• NewsBank Newspapers

  A collection of full-text newspapers available online.

• Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center

  Provides essays on different sides of controversial issues. Useful in both choosing and researching a topic. Tricky to cite in MLA so you may want to ask for help.

• Social Trends and Indicators

  A 4-volume e-book full of statistics on current issues. Search for broad terms like "drugs" or "work."f

• Student Resource Center

  A wide selection of magazine, book, newspaper, and journal articles.

• OPAC Online Catalog

  Search for books on your topic at Mariemont High School Library.

• Issues and Controversies on File

  Print Resource located in Reference 017 ISS. Collections of articles on controversial issues.