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​Controversial/Current Issues: These databases provide pro/con arguments and statistical data on a broad range of controversial/current topics.
Maine East online databases are accessible to you 24/7. To access these resources off campus just use your STUDENT USERNAME (everything before the @s207.org) and PASSWORD.  If you have any questions, or can't access these databases, please contact Ms. Aasi or Ms. Cochran.
For citation information, go to the Citation Tools page.
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Provides in-depth, analytical reporting on current and controversial issues. Entries include a broad overview of the subject, including the historical background and a discussion of the current controversies and initiatives, with charts, graphs, sidebar articles, pro-con features, chronologies, bibliographies, and lists of contacts.
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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

Rummanah Aasi
Librarian
847.692.4076
​raasi@maine207.org
Colleen Cochran
Librarian
​847.692.8443
​ccochran@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
    • NEW BOOKS
    • BOOK REQUESTS
    • SUMMER READING 2020
  • Digital Library
    • OVERDRIVE 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
  • CLASS GUIDES
    • AP ENGLISH
  • Research Paper Checklist
    • Choose a Topic
    • Research >
      • Step 1: Find Background Information
    • Writing a Claim (Thesis) Statement
    • Evaluating Your Resources
    • Annotated Bibliography
    • CITATION PAGE
  • TEACHER SERVICES
    • LIBRARY SERVICES FOR TEACHERS
    • LIBRARY RESERVATIONS
  • Research