The One-stop Instruction Platform for
Preparing Students for College-level Research

Students today are asked to navigate a complex world of digital information, however many struggle to search effectively, evaluate sources, and communicate their findings. Source Reference integrates our highly-acclaimed reference content with instructional videos and tutorials to provide research instruction in the classroom or at the point-of-need. Prepare students for the rigors of academia by building their confidence with the types of resources they will see in college, while also cultivating essential 21st-century skills.

Why Choose Source Reference?

• Access to 400+ top-tier reference titles appropriate for grades 6-12 with the Student Core Collection
• Exploratory search features including 11,000+ Topic Pages and the Mind Map brainstorming tool
• Dozens of high-quality videos offering point-of-need instruction and exposing valuable research resources while students search
• Coverage of a wide range of research topics like evaluating sources, plagiarism, and more
• 100+ minutes of instructional materials you can select from and use as needed within courses, one-shot sessions and more
• Flexibility to embed reference entries into your LMS, LibGuides, or website
• Simplified collaboration with teachers and administrators, and easy integration of information literacy into the curriculum