LibGuides: Science Research and Design: Where to Begin

Getting started

Welcome to the Science Research and Design Libguide!

This site will help you get inspired, find reliable sources, and cite those sources responsibly.

Below you'll find information on the important distinction between magazine articles and those found in scholarly or academic journals. You'll also find sources for inspiration, including BCS magazine subscriptions accessed through Flipster and news articles in The New York Times.

Please contact Ms. Murphy, the Upper School Librarian, if you have any questions regarding any information on this site.

Get Inspired

Science Playlists

New York Times This link opens in a new window
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? The New York Times covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews.
Berkeley Carroll students in grades 7-12,, faculty, and staff have full complimentary access to NYTimes.com and NYT mobile apps, thanks to our school-wide library subscription. We encourage you to take advantage of the world-class journalism of The New York Times to enrich your educational experience.
Flipster (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Access, browse and read digital magazines on your desktop computer or mobile device. The Flipster app for mobile devices is available through both the Apple and Google Play stores.