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Academic Search Premier

Comprehensive database of academic journals for scholarly research for college-level and adult researchers.

Subjects: Education, Health & Medical, Science & Technology, Social Studies

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African-American History

Explore 500 years of the African-American history and culture.

Subjects: Famous People, History, Social Studies

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Bloom's Literature (use criticism)

Comprehensive source for literary research on writers and their works throughout history and the world.

Subjects: Famous People, Literature & Language Arts

Gale in Context: Biography | Oyster-Bay East Norwich Public Library

Gale in Context: Biography

Biographical information on thousands of people from throughout history. Includes video, audio clips, and images.

Subjects: Famous People

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Literary Reference Center (use criticism) 

Provides plot summaries, synopses and work overviews, literary criticisms, author biographies, classic and contemporary poems, short stories, and more .

Subjects: Famous People, Literature & Language Arts

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Novels for Students

Volumes 1-66 provide critical overviews of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the work's cultural and historical significance.

Subjects: eBooks, Famous People, Literature & Language Arts

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Points of View Reference Center

Contains resources that present multiple sides of an issue through persuasive arguments and essays.

Subjects: Current Issues, Social Studies

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Short Stories for Students

Volumes 1-51 provide synopses of the story's plot, characters and themes, author biographies, criticisms, and cultural and historical significance.

Subjects: eBooks, Famous People, Literature & Language Arts

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Writer's Reference Center

Provides the tools on how to write and research effectively, including a step-by-step guide to writing a good essay.

Subjects: Business, Economics, Legal, Literature & Language Arts