Blue Valley Libraries: Muckrakers: Home

Assignment File

Use the databases below for both the Progressive Era and present day Muckraking examples.

synonyms might be helpful (i.e. "investigative journalism," etc.)
export or copy/paste citations into NoodleTools
IF you are on Google, it should only be to help you better understand a word, etc.

History Reference Center - BVSW This link opens in a new window
A subsection of Ebsco, History Reference Center focuses your research on historical topics with the ease of Ebsco's search options.
SIRS - BVSW This link opens in a new window
SIRS provides articles, websites, videos, multimedia graphics, charts, maps, statistics, primary sources and government documents, hand-selected from thousands of national and international sources. This database is comprehensive and includes resources from all of the disciplines (content areas).
EBSCO (Explora) - BVSW This link opens in a new window
Rich, reliable, general content, generated for student use in schools and libraries. High quality, scholarly, and verified articles, easily accessible for students.

Opposing Viewpoints - BVSW This link opens in a new window
Use this resource to find magazine, newspaper, and journal articles about controversial topics.
Issues & Controversies - BVSW This link opens in a new window
Explores hundreds of hot topics in politics, government, business, society, education, and popular culture. Presented in a balanced, pro/con format, each article presents the key facts, arguments, history, and current context.