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Student Research Tool #1: Subject Guides

Subject Guides contain suggested information databases, link/urls, videos, media, activities, recommended software and apps to help students conduct research or reinforce concepts taught in class.

High School Subject Guides
Subject Guides are aligned to the specific curriculum areas covered in their classes and provide access to information is reliable, relevant, and accurate.

Examples of Student Resources Available in VLC Subject Guides:

Student Research Tool #2: Databases

Databases provide access reliable information, educational games, and lesson-planning materials in multiple formats, including text-to-speech, video, and audio. Citation tools, text enlargement, and other features are also available.

Databases
The vast majority of our paid databases, represented by a small lock next the title.

***NOTE: Logins are required to access these databases from home. Please contact your LCI to get a VLC bookmark.

Example of Features Found in a Paid UCDSB Database: