Magazine & Newspaper Databases
After you have determined the specific controversy you want to write about, you can use these online collections of articles to learn more:
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Magazines, journals, national & regional newspapers (current and older) - Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
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A multi-disciplinary database which offers information in many areas of academic study. This database supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing access to journals, periodicals, reports, books and more. (VIVA) - Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window
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Essays, magazines, journals, newspapers, statistics, primary sources; focus is on controversial issues. (VCCS)
Why Use a Magazine, Journal or Newspaper Article?
Magazines, journals and newspapers:
- Provide detailed information about a specific aspect of a topic.
- Report on events, issues, or scholarly research.
- Provide up-to-date information.
Magazines, journals and newspapers typically do NOT provide a summary or overview of a topic.
Search Tips
- Use only the most essential words related to your topic
- Put the word AND between each new idea. For example:
mexico AND cartels AND poverty
"civil war" AND hunger AND sudan
conflict AND hunger AND sudan
haiti AND earthquake AND food
haiti AND earthquake AND humanitarian project
syrian AND "refugee camps" AND stress
- Use related terms to improve your results. For example, civil war and conflict are related terms.
- Use quotation marks for phrases: "civil war"