Current Events/Pro and Con Topics
OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS --
Complete one-stop source for information on social issues, including viewpoint articles,
topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine
and newspaper articles.
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Click here to see a Sample Search of this database.
CQ (CONGRESSIONAL QUARTERLY) RESEARCHER --
In-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues, with reports on topics in health,
international affairs, education, environment, technology and the U.S. economy; each 12,000-word
report is investigated and written by a seasoned journalist and includes background and
chronology; assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from
representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources.
ISSUES & CONTROVERSIES --
Combines authoritative factual analysis, covering clear explanations of opposing
points of view and numerous special features. Also included are chronologies,
illustrations, maps, tables, sidebars, bibliographies and contact information.
ACADEMIC SEARCH COMPLETE --
Comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database. It includes
indexing, abstracts, and full text for scholarly publications covering all
academic areas of study.
MASTERFILE PREMIER --
Multidisciplinary database providing full text for general reference publications
covering subject areas of general interest. It includes full text from reference
books, biographies, and primary source documents, as well as an image collection
of photos, maps and flags.
NEWSPAPER SOURCE PLUS --
Full text for regional and national newspapers, international newspapers,
newswires, and newspaper columns. This database also contains full-text television
& radio news transcripts.
ASSOCIATES PROGRAM SOURCE --
This database, designed for junior & community colleges, focuses on degrees and
certification programs including: accounting, agricultural sciences, child care
services, cosmetology, culinary arts, forestry, food service management, graphic
arts, hair dressing, hospitality management, interior design, journalism, plumbing,
heating & air conditioning, veterinary technology and welding.
WORLD NEWS DIGEST --
Day by day accounts of news and events world-wide from 1940 to the present.
NEWS SOURCES --
A link to general, higher education, and Virginia news websites.
WORLD ALMANAC --
Contains authoritative, complete, up-to-date information on thousands of topics.
WORLD ALMANAC ENCYCLOPEDIA --
Contains complete full text of the more than 22,000 articles in Funk & Wagnalls
New Encyclopedia, as well as “Special Reports” on important topics that reveal
the full story behind the news.
TODAY’S SCIENCE --
Presents the latest scientific discoveries and fundamental concepts that underlie them.
Drawing on major scientific journals, magazines and newspapers in the United States and
abroad, Today's Science covers health, the environment, technology, life science,
physical science, earth and space science, and science and society.
FACTIVA --
News and business information not available on the free Web, allowing users to
conduct in-depth research on companies, industries, regional affairs, or news.
GENERAL REFERENCE CENTER GOLD --
A general interest database that includes articles from newspapers, reference books,
and periodicals, many with full-text and images. Topics covered include current
events, popular culture, business and industry coverage, the arts and sciences,
sports, hobbies, and more.
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CIAO (COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ONLINE) --
Comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs; includes
working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series
from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, conference proceedings, books,
journals and policy briefs.
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