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Databases for Background Reading

CQ Researcher Online
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Background Reading
Pro & Con

Why search here? Use this database when you want to find comprehensive, unbiased reporting and analysis to get background information on issues in the news.

What's included:  Overview reports of topics related to health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy in America.

eBook Collection: EBSCOhost
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Background Reading
Ebooks
Primary Sources

Why search here? Use this database to search our collection of thousands of eBooks the MJC Library owns through EBSCOhost. These books can be a great place to start your research.

What's included: Thousands of eBooks covering a wide variety of topics.

EBSCOhost Databases
Covers Many Subjects
Covers Many Subjects
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Large, Multi-Subject

Why search here? Search 29 databases at the same time that cover almost any topic you need to research at MJC. This is a good resource to use when you want to delve deeper into your subject.

What's included: EBSCO databases include articles previously published in academic journals, magazines, newspapers, books, and other media outlets.

Gale Databases
Covers Many Subjects
Covers Many Subjects
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Large, Multi-Subject

Why search here? When you want to find broad coverage on almost any topic you need to research at MJC, use Gale databases to search over 35 databases simultaneously.

What's included:  Gale databases include articles previously published in journals, magazines, newspapers, books, and other media outlets.

Gale eBooks
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Background Reading
Ebooks
Primary Sources

Why search here? Use this database for preliminary reading as you start your research. You'll learn about your topic by reading authoritative topic overviews on a wide variety of subjects.

What's included: Gale eBooks is comprised of subject, specialized encyclopedias with articles written by scholars and experts.

Issues & Controversies
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Background Reading
Pro & Con

Why search here? This is a great database to use when you want to explore different viewpoints on controversial or hot-button issues. 

What's included: It includes pro/con articles, court cases, primary sources, videos, media, editorials, and news on more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture. Use the search or browse topics by subject or A to Z.

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