Recommended Databases
- Opposing Viewpoints Black Lives Matter resources Draws on the social issues series published by Greenhaven Press, as well as material from other reference sources including specialized encyclopedias to present social issues. Great place to check for topics for research papers. Most useful for selecting a topic, position papers, statistics and background reference material.
- CQ Researcher report on Slavery's Legacy CQ Researcher includes series of reports on current and controversial issues originally designed to provide background information on a topic for journalists. Good resource for a quick and thorough overview of a topic. Reports also include a chronology/timeline which can be valuable resource for a quick historical overview of an issue.
- Newspapers - US Major Dailies This link opens in a new windowFull-text access to The New York Times (1980-present), Wall Street Journal (1984-present)Washington Post (1987-present), Los Angeles Times (1985-present), and Chicago Tribune (1985-present)
- Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text This link opens in a new windowAccess to full-text access to academic and professional research resources in the areas of administration of justice, correctional science and related fields.
Newspaper, Magazine, Scholar Articles from Library Resources
Browse for articles published in newspapers - Newspapers - US Major Dailies.
Browse for scholarly articles published in America: History & Life with Full-text Database.
Browse for articles published in magazines.
Browse for articles with a political perspective in Political Science Complete Database.
Browse for articles, including scholarly articles in Police Quarterly Database.