Research
Research
The ability to effectively find, access and use information to support academic research and information literacy is a key 21st century college and career readiness skill. The library is dedicated to providing students with resources and services that support the development of these skills.
Resources
- Merced County Library (Students will need their County Library Card number to access all sources)
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (For MLA and APA formatting)
- EasyBib Citation Tool (Get the Add-On for your Google Apps)
Research Databases
The library maintains a robust collection of electronic databases to support research across any subject matter. Access to electronic databases is limited to MUHSD students and staff. To view database passwords, make sure that you are logged in to your school Google account.
Gale Databases
GALE offers a variety of database resources for all of your research needs. Use Student Resources in Context for general topics OR use the science, US history or world history databases for subject specific information. Opposing Viewpoints contains information about many of today's most controversial topics.
Passwords
Click the button below to access the passwords for the GALE databases. You must be logged into your MUHSD Google account to view the page.
Google Scholar
Google Scholar helps you find books, articles, and other documents published by authors who do research at colleges, universities, and other research institutions. All sources are credible and reliable for research purposes.
SIRS Databases
SIRS Knowledge Source by ProQuest is one of the most popular and reliable research tools for school libraries. It consists of 3 different databases that can be searched separately or together. It features many of the same tools as the Gale databases, including Google Drive integration and text-to-speech.
SIRS Issues Researcher is a general interest database for school research projects and includes a Pro vs. Con section for controversial topics.
CSL Databases
See resources that are available from the California State Library for all within the state.
Library Books & Ebooks