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33 Online Research Resources

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Quick, safe spots to send your students for research ( click here for updates ) : BrainPop –with the BrainPop characters, a launchpad to curiosity CoolKidFacts –kid-friendly videos, pictures, info, and quizzes–all 100% suitable for children Dimensions –academic research geared for college-level Fact Monster –help with homework and facts Google Earth (..)

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Best Academic Research Tools for Researchers and Educators

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Academic research requires a lot of dedication and diligence. From reading the literature to writing up the first draft of your paper, engaging in academic research means that you are in an ongoing process of learning and growth. There are numerous academic research tools that can help you in each stage of the research process.

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Unconventional Research Sites to Inspire Students

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Pew Research recently reported that about half of Americans regularly get their news from social media. So when it comes to research, are you still directing kids toward your grandmother’s resources — encyclopedias, reference books, and museums? So why do students turn to it for news?

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7 Good Academic Search Engines for Science Teachers

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After covering Google Scholar alternatives , I got an email from a science teacher asking for recommendations for science-focused academic search engines so I created the list below. I included what I believe are some of the most reliable and academically authoritative search engines with a focus on science (among other disciplines).

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7 Good Google Scholar Alternatives for Academics and Student Researchers

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For us in academia Google scholar is a staple search engine. In fact, there is a number of other equally interesting and even more powerful academic search engines that you can use to search for academic and scholarly literature including peer-reviewed journal articles, books, scientific periodicals, reports, and many more.

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Semantic Scholar- A Research Tool for Academic and Scientific Literature

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Semantic Scholar is a good academic search engine that allows you to search millions of scholarly articles for academic content relevant to your research topic. Unlike other search engines, Semantic.read more

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Best Open Access Journals and Scholarly Articles for Research Students

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Scientific knowledge is proliferating in an unprecedented rate with an increasing number of journal articles and research papers published every year across various disciplines from humanities to medicine and technology. As researchers, our research stands on the shoulders of other researchers.

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