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 Looking for an informative or discursive essay topic? 

We have access to Issues (can also be accessed online) and Essential Articles books which have curated articles from newspapers on a range of topical issues - perfect for that discursive, informative or persuasive piece of writing that needs to be done already.

Use Issues Online (username and password available from Mrs Wilson)

Hit IDEA for help


Need Advanced Higher level internet sources?

Join National Library of Scotland (all you need is a Scottish address and an email) for free online and access their digital materials. 

Or try one of the open access journal databases:

You could try the Google Scholar search or try searching a academic specific web searcher like 

 If you can make it to a public library they have access to 'Access to Research' a database of academic research - you can search their catalogue from here but can only access the materials in a public library. You can use your school library account (ask Mrs. Wilson for details). 
or try some of these other places

Bibliographies

 If anyone needs help with research or bibliographies etc. pop into the library for some extra support. 

Or suggest try RefQuest (a muti-award-winning learning experience developed for the express purpose of levelling up students referencing knowledge in academic writing.)  

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