Prepared by: NSHS Library Staff / December 2011         www.newton.k12.ma.us/nshs/library/
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The Boston Globe
The New York Times
The Tab (weekly)

Newsweek Magazine

For statistics and data, consider using an atlas or an almanac as well as specialized encyclopedias.

 

 ONLINE DATABASES

Boston Globe    

CQ Researcher    In-depth analysis of current issues facing society.
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New York Times

    Opposing Viewpoints in Context  Offers both sides of controversial issues.

PowerSearch  Full-text journal articles. Includes New York Times (1980 -)

    Science Resources in Context

       Student Resources in Context
Full text articles from a variety of reference sources
, primary sources, images, etc.

 

eBOOKS

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Gale VIrtual Reference Library eBooks   Search ALL

    Browse the Social Science Section  

  Abortion: An Eternal and Moral Issue
  Animal Rights
  Bioethics
  Capital Punishment: Cruel and Unusual?
  Global Warming
  Student Rights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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