Check Out These Databases
Making an argument for a research paper or speech?
While Find It (the search box on the library's homepage) is great for searching almost ALL of our databases to find GREAT sources, sometimes using a specific database is the BEST approach.
Try these:
Up-to-date information (and opinions) covering contemporary issues. Social, cultural, political issues are presented with a variety of viewpoints in various media formats. Access news, video, statistics, topical background information, images, and academic journal articles through Opposing Viewpoints.
Provides comprehensive analysis of issues in the news media, including topics related to health, international affairs, the environment, education, U.S. economy, and technology. CQ Researcher offers an overview, future outlook, chronology, and bibliography for each issue as well as a pro/con section that represents opposing points of view.
Provides statistics related to a variety of fields, including media, advertising, finance, politics, etc. Located in one simple, easy-to-use database, Statista’s information is pulled and compiled from market research, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases.
