General

These are resources that our school subscribes to so that you have access to accurate, reliable information, going beyond Googling and the free Web. Because our school pays for the information, access is password protected. Stop by the school library to pick up the Research Tips brochure, which includes passwords/URLs to all our databases and helpful tips on finding information and avoiding plagiarism.

EBSCO Host - Full-text magazines, newspapers, biographies, country reports, film, video.

Student Resources in Context

English

Literature Resource Center

History

Science

Science Online - Magazine and journal articles; science topics, experiments, biographies, illustrations.

Social Issues/Controversial Topics/Debate Issues

CQ Researcher- Thorough coverage of important issues.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Global Issues in Context

Targeted Resources for Research and Learning

Academic - College-Level Research
(used by many College campuses across the nation)

Expanded Academic ASAP - College database; large collection of peer-reviewed, full-text periodicals. Nearly 5,000 academic journals, full-text newspapers, hundreds of podcasts and video from publishers.

Other Database Resources

Palos Verdes Library District (obtain library card online if you don't already have one)

Torrance Public Library

Los Angeles County Library

Los Angeles (City) Public Library