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Research Sources for English:
Some resources below require logging in with your BPL eCard (you will need your Library Card Number and PIN). If you haven't registered for a BPL eCard yet, see directions here.
When and why would I use this database?
This database focuses on academic research and covers a wide range of topics. Use this database when doing more in-depth research.
What kind of sources are included?
Academic journal articles, magazines, and newspapers. Sources are written with an academic audience in mind.
When and why would I use this database?
This database covers the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, including medicine, business, law, and more.
What kind of sources are included?
Encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources
When and why would I use this database?
This database includes analysis, overviews, full-text criticisms, and reviews on writers from different countries and time periods.
What kind of sources are included?
Literary criticism, reviews, news, and transcripts.
When and why would I use this database?
Use this link to search all Gale databases at one time. This can be useful if your topic/question involves multiple disciplines or if you aren’t sure where to start your search.
What kind of sources are included?
Cross-search Gale OneFile, Gale In Context, and Gale eBooks. Subjects include: agriculture, biography, business, communications and mass media, criminal justice, culinary arts, diversity studies, economics and theory, environmental studies and policy, fine arts, gardening and horticulture, gender studies, global issues, health and medicine, high school edition, home improvement, hospitality and tourism, information science, insurance and liability, leadership and management, military and intelligence, news, nursing and allied health, opposing viewpoints, physical therapy and sports medicine, pop culture studies, popular magazines, psychology, religion and philosophy, science, U.S. history, war and terrorism, and world history.
When and why would I use this database?
This database focuses on academic research and includes sources on global history, humanities, arts, social sciences, and science and mathematics. Note that most sources are a minimum of 3-5 years old.
What kind of sources are included?
Academic articles, book chapters, and images.
How do I login?
The first time you visit JSTOR you will need to create an account.
On future visits, login using your school email address.
When and why would I use this database?
This is a broad, multidisciplinary database with a wide range of content types.
What kind of sources are included?
Scholarly journals, dissertations, and newspapers.
How do I login?
Sign-in with your school email account
When and why would I use this database?
This is a great general reference database focusing on core subjects and providing curated research topics. It is helpful for finding primary and secondary sources to develop a deeper understanding of a topic.
What kind of sources are included?
Newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals, reference sources, images, and other source types.
How do I login?
Sign-in with your school email account
Boston Public Library Databases by Subject:
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