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​Controversial/Current Issues: These databases provide pro/con arguments and statistical data on a broad range of controversial/current topics.
Access these resources off campus with your STUDENT USERNAME (everything that comes before the @s207.org in your school email) and PASSWORD (the same password as your Chromebook).  
If you have any questions, need help, or can't access the databases, please contact Ms. Cochran.
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​Utilizes credible facts and insights to present clear, compelling points of view on fiercely debated political and social issues. Simplifies research by bringing together thousands of resources to provide authoritative articles, research reports, videos, statistics, and steers clear of unreliable content.
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Provides background and current analysis on an extensive range of issues and topics. Analysis and opinions cover the pros, cons, and everything in between; and editorially created Topic Overview pages help build a solid foundation for understanding issues.
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Database of current events, covering social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries, and other popular topics. Contains full text articles from diverse sources, including newspapers, periodicals, biographies, public opinion polls, book reviews, pamphlets, and government information.

Contact us

Colleen Cochran
Librarian
​847.692.8443
​ccochran@maine207.org
Lindsay Goldstein
Librarian
847.692.8444
lgoldstein@maine207.org
Shami Azra
Library Assistant
847.692.8444
sazra@maine207.org

LOCATION & HOURS

MAINE EAST HIGH SCHOOL 
2601 W. Dempster St.
Park Ridge, IL 60068

Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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  • HOME
  • BOOKS
    • CATALOG
  • Digital Library
    • Digital Library FAQs
  • Databases
    • Academic/Scholarly Journals
    • Book Reviews
    • Controversial/Current Issues
    • Education/Educator Journals
    • General Reference/Encyclopedias
    • Health
    • History
    • Literature
    • Newspapers/Periodicals
    • Primary Sources
    • Science
    • DATABASES A to Z
  • Assignment Resources
    • AP ENGLISH
    • AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
    • HISTORY PROJECT
  • Research
  • Research Paper Checklist
    • Research >
      • Step 1: Find Background Information
    • Choose a Topic
    • Writing a Claim (Thesis) Statement
    • Evaluating Your Resources
    • Annotated Bibliography
    • CITATION PAGE