All of the databases SHHS has access to for research are linked here. This includes the Encyclopedia Britannica, the New York Times, and the Boston Globe. Most of these databases are subject-specific.
You can search most of the databases (all of the ones with a lightning bolt icon on them) at once by typing your keyword into the bar at the top under Search Resources on this Page, pictured below.
Britannica is a great place to start your research for any project. It's a reliable resource for basic information. Search your keyword using the Search button at the top.
The Gale databases have a number of useful features. Here are a few people use more commonly:
Use advanced search to search multiple keywords at once, and broaden or narrow your search. AND will add a keyword, OR will substitute a keyword, and NOT will exclude a keyword.
The In Context databases include topic portals, which feature overview articles and sort resources by many different content types. These topic portals will appear in bold as you type in the search bar.
To copy the link to an article, don't copy the URL from your browser. Click Get Link on the top right and copy that link instead.
