Background
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowDetailed reports on issues in the news. Reports include background information, chronology of important events, pro/con section, outlook, and more. (VCCS)
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Gale eBooks This link opens in a new windowEncyclopedia collections on many topics -- these are good for basic overviews and main ideas, but are usually not used as sources.
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United Nations - Global Issues OverviewWhat the UN has to say about your topic.
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Topic - More Details, Past Actions, Current Situation, and the Future
Past Actions
Current Situation
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Library Collections of Magazines, Newspapers, & JournalsGood for current situation and for original research studies
Future Outlook
Check CQ Researcher, books, think tank reports, and scholarly journal articles.