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=Research Paper Resources= =**American Studies Topics**=

Book Resources
ASHS Library Catalog ABC-CLIO Ebook Collection [|Gale Virtual Reference Library] Power Library Ebook Collection Must access through the Public library if you are at home.

eBook
[|Term Paper Research Guide to Nineteenth Century U.S. History] If you need help selecting a topic, this is a great source!

Databases
[|ABC-Clio] The **Analyze** tab (top center) is an excellent starting point for determining a research question. Use **advanced search** to pinpoint search. Gale Databases Opposing Viewpoints, Student Resources in Context, Gale VRL eBooks link [|U.S. History] Within **Proquest**, click into History Study Center, and then into U.S. History. [|Proquest] Be sure to check off **Full Text** before you enter your search term [|U.S. History in Context] Use the **Browse Topics** tab to select a topic that interests you. [|Student Resources in Context] Use the **Browse Topics** tab (top) if you are determining a topic. Use **advanced search** if you have selected a topic to pinpoint your searching. [|ABC-Clio] The **Analyze** tab (top center) is an excellent starting point for determining a research question. Use **advanced search** to pinpoint search. [|U.S. History] Within **Proquest**, click into History Study Center, and then into U.S. History.

**Search Engines**
Sweet Search -Search Engine for students, searches only credible sites approved by Internet experts. Infomine -Librarian-selected scholarly sites LibGuides -Librarian-created topic pathfinders Infotopia Customized safe-search of educator-selected sites ====PollingReport Browse results of U.S. public opinion surveys==== UN News Centre: News Focus Browse for UN-related issues by region, country or topic ====BBC Special Reports In-depth topic coverage including news features, analysis, photos, audio and video==== Times Topics Collected news, reference and archival information, photos, graphics, audio and video filed about topics PolitiFact Search news keyword or browse fact checking of statements made by members of Congress, the White House, lobbyists and interest groups ====ProPublica News investigations of significant government, business, and institutional wrongdoing==== Center for Public Integrity Original reporting of public issues designed to make "institutional power more transparent and accountable" Center for Investigative Reporting Critical investigations of injustice or abuse of power with actionable information to assist citizens
 * ====I want **opinions** on current issues . . .====
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 * ====**LONG-TERM INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS . . .**====

Citation and MLA Format
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**Sample Paper**
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