LibGuides: Isothermal Community College Library: Research Guides

Research Guides by Subject, A - K

Astronomy

Jet Propulsion Lab: Infographics
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/infographics/

NASA: Magnetospheric Mission (MMS)
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/mms/index.html#.
VQrodWTF_K0

Solar Dynamics Observatory
http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Broadcasting

American Archive of Public Broadcasting
http://americanarchive.org/

National Jukebox
http://www.loc.gov/jukebox/

Business

Beyond the Numbers
http://www.bls.gov/opub/btn/

Early Childhood

Sesame Workshop

http://www.sesameworkshop.org

History

40 maps that explain the Roman Empire

http://www.vox.com/2014/8/19/5942585/40-maps-that-explain-the-roman-empire

From Colonialism to Tourism: Maps in American Culture
http://dp.la/exhibitions/exhibits/show/maps-in-american-culture

Physics

Cyberphysics
http://www.cyberphysics.co.uk/index.html

Phys.org
http://phys.org/

Physics in Action
http://www.physicscentral.com/explore/action/index.cfm

Symmetry Magazine: Dimensions of Particle Physics
http://www.symmetrymagazine.org/

The Physics Classroom: Multimedia Studios
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia

Sustainable Technology

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
http://www.dsireusa.org/

Research Guides by Subject, L - Z

Biology

Astrobiology

http://online.liebertpub.com/toc/ast/15/1

BioNews
http://www.bionews.org.uk

Cell Biology Animation

http://www.johnkyrk.com/index.html

Chemistry

International Journal of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
http://www.pharmaresearchlibrary.com/ijcps/

Controversial Topics

Procon
Explore pros and cons of controversial issues.
Debate.org
Find some of the most controversial debate topics covering a wide variety of issues
Persuasive Speech Ideas
A list of possible topics that are currently controversial. Not a research database; just ideas.
"HOT" Religious Topics
Discussions and links to articles on controversial religious topics.

English - Writing

ENGL Professional Writing Program
http://lib.guides.umd.edu/content.php?pid=379848&sid=3112046

Grammar Girl: Quick and Dirty Tips
http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl

Mathematics

Math Study Guides: SparkNotes
http://www.sparknotes.com/math/

Psychology

Frontiers of Psychology
http://www.frontiersin.org/Psychology

National Institute of Mental Health: Recent Science News
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/index.shtml

Statistics

National and International Statistics

Statistical Abstracts of the United States

State and Metropolitan Area Databook: 2006

U.S. Census Bureau

Infoplease: United States Statistics

Infoplease: World Statistics

IPL2
(No direct link available; search for Statistics and
the topic you are looking for in the Search box.)

State and Local Statistics

Local Census

North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics

North Carolina State Data Center

Rutherford County, North Carolina

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