Research Inquiry Project - English - Global Topics - ASD Libraries at American School of Dubai

Recommended Databases

A to Z Databases
This link will take you to all of the databases that the ASD libraries subscribe to. For login information, see the secure document below.
ASD Databases Login Information
You must be signed in to your ASD account to view these passwords.

New York Times - School Pass This link opens in a new window
Use this link to set up your access to ASD's New York Times subscription.
Britannica School This link opens in a new window
Britannica School is a general encyclopedia that's useful for all subjects. Choose your level: elementary, middle, or high.
Credo Source This link opens in a new window
Credo Source is a one-stop research platform combining citable reference content with instructional videos and tutorials, as well as access to other subscription databases. Credo Source is a great starting point for research.
Global Issues This link opens in a new window
Provides a global perspective, integrating news, global viewpoints, reference materials, country information, primary source documents, videos, statistics, and more. Citations export directly into Noodletools.
Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues. Citations export directly into Noodletools.
Proquest This link opens in a new window
A large, multi-subject database. Citations export directly into Noodletools.

Destiny Library Catalog
Look for library books related to your topic. When you get to the catalog, don't forget to sign in!
Sora
Follow this link or download the SoraApp to access the library's ebook collection. Sign in with Google.

Sustainable Development Goals Libguide
This ASD Libguide has a page for each of the SDGs that you can use to explore a variety of topics.
Conflict, Compassion, and Context Libguide
This guide has pages for current world events, including the war in Ukraine and the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Current Events and Media Literacy Libguide
This guide has links to several news sources.
Race, Culture and Human Rights Libguide
This guide has pages about topics studied in the Race, Culture, and Human Rights course.
Global Issues in Action Libguide
This guide has pages for topics discussed in the GIA course.

Noodletools This link opens in a new window
NoodleTools is an online research management platform that helps you evaluate information, build accurate citations, archive source material, take notes, outline topics, and prepare to write. Sign in with Google.

Noodletools Help
This guide will answer all of your questions about how to use Noodletools.

This guide is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike license.

Contact me if you have suggestions for or questions about this guide!

Linda Hoiseth

High School Librarian

lhoiseth@asdubai.org

Twitter: @lhoiseth