Research Guides: CORE 1000: Arguments in American Education: Home

Helpful Databases

If you need help knowing what type of source will work best for your research, please refer to the Rhetorical Breakdown of Sources document:

SLU's Discovery Database & Library Catalog Databases

SLUth - Search Plus This link opens in a new window
A multi-disciplinary "one-search" discovery search tool covering over 50 databases, the SLU Library Catalog, and journal content from multiple publishers.
Saint Louis University Libraries Catalog This link opens in a new window
Freely available online. 1818-present. Contains the most complete listing available of books, journals, videos, government documents, online resources, and other materials provided by the SLU Libraries for the use of Saint Louis University students, faculty, staff, and others.

Education Databases & Opposing Viewpoints

Education Source This link opens in a new window
1880-present. This major education database indexes and abstracts thousands of journal articles and hundreds of books relating to all aspects of education from pre-K through higher education.
ERIC (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new window
1966-present. A major education database for locating articles, technical reports, policy papers, curriculum guides, lesson plans, research reports, and more about all levels of education.
Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Provides pro-con resources for topics in the media by including the Opposing Viewpoints book series; journal, magazine, and newspaper articles; statistics; and more.

Streaming Film Databases

Academic Video Online (AVON) This link opens in a new window
Access to over 70,000 videos covering a range of subject areas.
Alexander Street Streaming Video This link opens in a new window
On-demand streaming video service for selected films from Alexander Street.
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Streaming video service for selected educational films from Films Media Group.
Kanopy This link opens in a new window
On-demand streaming video service for educational institutions.
PBS Video Collection: Fourth & Fifth Editions This link opens in a new window
Streaming video documentaries and series from PBS.

Newspaper Databases

Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window
Formerly LexisNexis Academic, Nexis Uni provides access to full-text of local, national, and international news sources; business, financial, and company information; legal sources for state and federal levels.
New York Times Digital Subscription This link opens in a new window
1851-present. Use this link to register for a NYT online account using your @slu.edu or @health.slu.edu email address.
Wall Street Journal Digital Subscription This link opens in a new window
The SLU Libraries provide WSJ memberships to all SLU students, faculty, and staff. Readers have complete and personalized digital access to The Wall Street Journal and the WSJ app. The SLU Community can activate their complimentary memberships by visiting this link, logging into the SLU school portal, and creating a WSJ account on the registration page. Accounts must be reactivated after 365 days by visiting the library's link to WSJ, logging into the SLU portal, and then into your WSJ account.

National Archives
NARA provides access U.S. history with treasure trove of docs, genealogy, and other resources
NPR
NPR includes videos, articles, and podcasts on current issues.
U.S. Department of Education
"ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access." This site provides, press releases, blogs, speeches, etc.
Voices of Democracy
Voices of Democracy promotes the study of great speeches and debates in U.S. history. The project features the words of those who have defined the country’s guiding principles, debated controversial social and political issues, and shaped the identity and character of the American people. The project aims to foster an understanding of the nation’s principles and history and to promote civic engagement among scholars, teachers, and students.