Gale research databases slideshow 2016

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Gale Cengage LearningDigital Resources

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Student Resources In Context provides stellar support for papers, projects, and presentations that reinforce development of academic skills like critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity and innovation. This knowledge portal offers an authoritative selection of overviews, primary sources, videos, images, and more. Student Resources In Context helps students develop 21st-century skills then transition from high school learners to college thinkers.

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Opposing Viewpoints In Context answers the call for a better way to explore today's most hotly debated topics. This next-generation portal delivers a range of perspectives on important issues. Users find a remarkable compilation of proven reference content, including the award-winning Opposing Viewpoints series from Greenhaven Press, integrated with the best multimedia available today. With its scope and depth, Opposing Viewpoints In Context supports virtually any curricular, academic, or general-interest need. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills.

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Google Drive Integration

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Google Drive Integration

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Google Classroom Integration

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Google Classroom Integration

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