LIBRARY
ENG 122: Academic Writing II (Lane, Summer II, 2016): Research
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Issues and politics
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Noted for its in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Each single-themed, 12,000-word report is researched and written by a seasoned journalist. The consistent, reader-friendly organization provides researchers with an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources.
- NewswiresEBSCO's Newswires provides near real-time access to top world-wide news from Associated Press, United Press International, PR Newswire, Xinhua, CNN Wire, and Business Wire on a continuous basis. This content is monitored by EBSCO and relevant results are provided when users enter searches in EBSCOhost. This collection includes AP Financial News, AP Top News, AP WorldStream, AP U.S. Politics & Government, AP 50 State Reports, UPI Security Industry, UPI Emerging Threats, UPI Business, UPI Entertainment, UPI Sports, UPI Top News, Arabia 2000, and more.
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window
Information on legal, corporate, and government subjects through newspapers, journals and magazines.
Literature databases
- Literature Criticism OnlineIncludes centuries of analysis - the scholarly and popular commentary from broadsheets, pamphlets, encyclopedias, books and periodicals - delivered in an easy-to-use online format that matches the exact look and feel of the print originals
Websites
- Government on the WebProvides useful links to information on state, local, and federal government issues.
- USA.govOnline guide to government information and services. The "Government Agencies and Elected Officials" link to the left should be especially useful.
- Project Vote SmartProject Vote Smart provides free, unbiased, in-depth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting