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Articles
The best way to locate articles is through the library databases. Go to Databases by Subject and look under the category Current Events & Controversial Issues to find a list of relevant databases on your topic. You can also perform a search in the databases below.
- Do not enter complete sentences in the search box. Use relevant topics or keywords to perform your search.
- Put the word AND between search terms; women AND pay equity.
- Connect related terms using OR; college costs OR tuition OR student debt.
- Look for additional keywords or subjects offered.
- Look for toolbars that provide print, email, and citation options.
Think about synonyms for the phrase "American Dream." You may find them in an encyclopedia entry. Consider searching for the term "American Dream" in Britannica Academic to identify alternative terms or phrases to use in your research.
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Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowA 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)
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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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Issues & Controversies This link opens in a new windowDetailed reports on controversial issues in the news. (VCCS)
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Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new windowEssays, magazines, journals, newspapers, statistics, primary sources; focus is on controversial issues. (VCCS)
