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Intute Investigate annotated academic sites (advanced search)
INFOMINE Search annotated academic sites and subject databases (advanced search) AcademicInfo Subject Guides Browse subject guides with descriptions of relevant sites

I need to see **related** topics . ..
Google Uncover buried sites using "related searches" or "wonder wheel" Bing Search for your topic, then drill down "Related Searches"

I need to **refine and narrow** my topic . ..
SurfWax Search for your topic, then click "Focus" (top) to show similar, broader, and narrower topics iSeek Education Ask a question or search a topic in this database of "trusted resources" - use "targets" to refine search Wikipedia Drill down “Contents” to explore subtopics

I need to choose a **controversial issue . . .**
Hot Topics (Google Custom Search) Begin your search on selective hot topic sites IDEA Portal Browse or search a debate topic database with pro/con arguments Boolify: All Sides Build your pro/con search using comparative terms (K-12)

I need **background** on possible topics . ..
SweetSearch A selective search of Web information for students Wikipedia Search this wiki (quality content is starred), then follow article links to more information Columbia Encyclopedia Search basic factual information in this encyclopedia (c 2000)

I need **primary** sources . ..
American Memory Locate documents, sound recordings, images, maps, and other American primary sources Ready, 'Net, Go! Browse worldwide archival index Library and Archival Exhibitions on the Web Search for online exhibitions selected by Smithsonian librarians

OpenJ-Gate Search narrow term in open-access global journal literature (advanced search)
====Directory of Open Access Journals Search by narrow term to find open access journal articles or browse a subject directory====

USA.gov Search official U.S. government information and services
====Foreign Governments (Intl. Documents Coll., Northwestern U) Alphabetical links to the official websites of national governments====

Portals to the World Links to selective sources about nations and regions of the world
I need **science, technology engineering and mathematics** (STEM) research or sources. . . Scirus Science-specific Web portals, reports, peer-reviewed articles, patents, preprints and journals National Science Digital Library (NSDL) Search by grade level, subject (STEM) and resource format Intute Use advanced search to limit search by science, technology, or mathematics subject areas

10x10 Explore 100 words and pictures that "matter most" globally in the last hour
Searchtastic Search and backup Twitter results to Excel

today Google News View top news stories and refine by category or topic

NewsNow Search breaking global news headlines or newsfeeds (UK service)

Newseum Browse today's front page treatment of news from nearly 100 countries

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