ENGL 102: Davis, L. (Spring 2024): Identifying issues
Gale eBooks (online subject encyclopedias)
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Digitized reference works, covering many disciplines. Very useful for background information on a topic.
These articles are usually written by subject experts, and as such are good sources of reliable information.
Here's a screenshot of how you might find relevant encyclopedia articles in this database:
On the right side of the page, look for the "Citation Tools" link to generate a machine-made MLA citation:
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Background research - video lesson
CQ Researcher
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These weekly reports provide thoughtfully written analyses of social, economic and political issues. Every issue features an extensive report on one topic.
This database is a great place to identify multiple perspectives on social justice issues. Every article in this database is written by a professional researcher, and has the same "pieces" (e.g., "Overview," "Pro/Con," "The Next Step," etc.)
To access, click on the blue above, or follow these steps:
1. Log onto the portal
2. Click the Library button under "Quick Links"
3. Click the "Research Databases" tab
4. Scroll down, or click on "C" in the alphabetical horizontal menu
Searching in CQ Researcher
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