Where can I find information on a controviersial issue or the pros and cons of a topic?
Answer
Try these library databases for reports on current issues and information from news organizations.
- CQ Researcher - Publishes 44 reports each year, covering current domestic and international issues such as health, education, and the environment. Its in-depth and fact-checked reports include opposing viewpoints on controversial issues, and four expanded reports are available.
- Newswires (EBSCOhost) - Provides continuous and up-to-date access to world-wide news from several prominent news organizations such as Associated Press, PR Newswire, and CNN Wire. Features a rolling 30-day archive, allowing users to access the past 30 days of news relevant to their interests.
- U.S. Major Dailies (ProQuest) - Provides access to five respected U.S. national and regional newspapers: The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and the Wall Street Journal, covering the 1980s to the present.
- MasterFile Complete (EBSCOhost) - Offers over 2,400 full-text magazines and journals, 850 reference books, and more than 73,000 primary source documents covering general news, reference, business, health, education, general science. Includes image collections of photos, maps and flags.