Libraries: Middle School
"Supporting critical, ethical and global thinking."
"Supporting critical, ethical and global thinking."
You have been hired by the Mayor’s office to research and summarize a systemic issue, how the left and right feel about the issue, and recommend policy changes. You will become an expert in a NYC issue and share your reporting with the Mayor’s office.
Criminal Justice: ex. Bail reform, Riker’s Island or policing/crime
Sanitation: ex. garbage, rats, etc.
Mental Illness/Mental Health:
Immigration: ex. We are a shelter city, housing, employment, etc.
Public Transportation: ex. safety, efficiency, etc.
Affordable Housing: ex. neighborhood placement, funding, etc.
Healthcare: cost, disparities in care based on race or gender, etc.
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper based in New York City.
Why use this resource? As one of the longest-running newspapers in the United States, it serves as one of the country's newspapers of record.
What does it include? Coverage of domestic, national, and international news, opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews.
Bias Rating: The New York Times (News) is a news media source with an AllSides Media Bias Rating™ of Lean Left.
How do I cite it? Use NoodleTools Smart Import feature which appears next to the URL field when you are citing websites. It allows you to automatically import citation data from external sources automatically.
For teachers: The Learning Network I Lesson Plans and Teaching Ideas
The Washington Post is an American daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C..
Why use this resource? It's considered a "newspaper of record" in the U.S. and to be among the most influential American newspapers. It's known for its political reporting and analysis from Washington and around the world, along with its award-winning investigative reporting and editorial commentary.
What does it include? Coverage of national and international news.
Bias Rating: Washington Post is a news media source with an AllSides Media Bias Rating™ of Lean Left.
How do I cite it? Select the “Cite” icon > Select the required citation style (e.g. MLA 9th - Title Casing) > Export to or Copy & Paste the citation into an existing project in NoodleTools. NOTE: You will need to create a personal account in ProQuest to export citations.
An integrated resource that not only provides articles by school level, but also links to newspaper and magazine articles, websites, primary resources, and e-books! Includes images, videos, and a dictionary.
Reference, magazine, newspaper, perspective and peer-reviewed articles on all subjects.
