Relationships Pathfinder

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Print Resources
  • Print resources on Relationship topics will be located throughout the collection.
  • Print resources on specific topics may be found by searching the Online Catalog for books.
  • Some example search terms:
    • Dating not Fiction
    • Friendship not Fiction
    • Domestic violence
  • eBooks ~ eBooks from Gale Virtual Reference Library. Some example searches:
    • Dating, Marriage, Pregnancy, Parenting, Stepfamilies, Courtship, Divorce, Bonding, Wedding Traditions

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Databases: Scroll over an image for a complete description.

CQ Researcher reports cover a wide range of political and social issues, including topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy. ~ Reports on social and political issues

Search the Student Research Center for magazines, newspapers, reference articles, and primary documents. Search NoveList for reviews, annotations and much more for over 125,000 fiction titles. ~ Magazine and newspaper articles

Use eLibrary to search for magazine and newspaper articles along with a variety of media including maps, images, audio/video, and television/radio transcripts.~ Reference articles, magazines, newspapers, images, and TV/radio transcripts

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Newsbank carries articles from U.S. and international sources covering politics, science, social science, and arts/culture. ~ Newspaper articles from U.S. and international sources

Search Opposing Viewpoints for viewpoint, reference, periodical, and primary source articles on social and political issues. ~ Viewpoint, reference, magazine and newspaper articles on social and political issues

Search SIRS Researcher for reference information in social issues, health, science, and business. ~ Magazine and newspaper articles in social issues

Search Student Resource Center Gold for reference, periodical, and primary source articles as well as maps and images across all subject areas. ~ Reference, magazine, newspaper, and primary sources

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Internet Resources

Many, if not most, marriage/family/relationship websites originate from sources with very specific points of view, i.e.: specific religions, political views, etc. and thus, should be used with caution as they may contain bias. Please use the databases above for articles with relatively little bias and religious/political agendas.

For statistics and government resources on teen pregnancy, relationship, and family topics, use the following links:

USAgov ~ The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal

FedStats ~ Search for government statistics by U.S. Department.

Students: Use these questions to determine if your source of information is a high quality resource for your research. More "yes" answers will yield a higher quality of information.


Authority – Who created the site?
Is it clear who is responsible for the contents of the page?
Is there a link to a page describing the purpose of the sponsoring organization, group, business, etc.?
Is there a link to information about the author or the sponsor?
Are there links to and from other websites about the author or sponsor?


Accuracy – Is the information accurate?
Are the sources for any factual information clearly listed so they can be verified in another source?
Is the information free of grammatical, spelling, and other typographical errors?
If there are charts and/or graphs containing statistical data, are the charts and/or graphs clearly labeled and easy to read?
Are the facts similar to those reported in related print or other online sources?


Objectivity – Is the purpose of the site clear?
Does the page make the purpose of the website clear, including any bias or particular viewpoint?
Is the information free of advertising?
Is it somebody's personal page?
Does the page disclose who is sponsoring or paying for the site?


Currency – Is the information current?
Are there dates on the page to indicate:
When the page was written?
When the page was first placed on the Web?
When the page was last revised?
Are there any indications that the material is kept current?


Relevancy – Is the information useful?
Is the information provided on the page useful for your research topic?
Is the content of the page written at a level that you can understand?
Is the site organization logical and easy to maneuver?
Does this site include other links to additional information on your topic?

N. Mellendorf, Librarian. Maine South High School, Library Resource Center, Park Ridge, IL
Created: 4/28/06 Last update: 5/12/08 Contact: nmellendorf@maine207.org