1. SIRS Issues Researcher School Subscribed Database

2. SIRS Issues Researcher
Flagship of SIRS Solutions
SIRS Issues Researcher unlocks the door to key resources that highlight:
Social Issues (300+)
Science
Health
History
Economics
World Affairs

3. Focused search options provide easy access to the materials you need.
Search Capabilities
Focused search options provide easy access to the materials you need.

4. SIRS Issues Researcher - Leading Issues
300+ issues continuously updated from a selection of 1,800 sources from around the globe.
‘Top 10’ based on actual usage.
Supports assignments from current events research to debates.

5. Leading Issues: Overview
Results represent the full “360 degrees” of the issue, including primary sources, viewpoint articles, graphics, websites, more.
Concise overview helps you understand the issue.
Suggested keywords and ‘See’ references guide deeper research.

6. Interactive offers a best-of multimedia resource on the issue.
Leading Issues: Pro/Con Issues and Essential Questions
Interactive offers a best-of multimedia resource on the issue.
Essential Questions with answers help students identify the core issue under debate. The Pro/Con format breaks down the issue, helping students comprehend the varying points-of-view.

7. SIRS Issues Researcher – Search Results
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8. SIRS Issues Researcher - Article Page
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9. SIRS Issues Researcher – My List
My List allows users to tag selections and store search history for 30 days.
yourself full-text articles, graphics, or create a bibliography from saved items.

10. SIRS Issues Researcher - Research Tools
Timeline – historical context and reference
Global Impact – highlights global awareness, perspectives and attitudes towards Leading Issues
Statistics – charts, polls, graphs and maps support research
Research Guides – step-by-step assistance through research process, also iTHINK Skills Tutor
Note Organizer – enables students to organize, create and present research

11. iTHINK
iTHINK interactive skills tutor supports the research process through direct instruction and assessment of 21st Century critical thinking skills and information literacy standards.

12. Note Organizer
Note Organizer enables you to organize, evaluate and record research.

13. SIRS Issues Researcher - Today’s News
Today's News features dynamically-updated articles and commercial-free videos.

14. SIRS Issues Researcher Questions
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