Library Guides: COM-400 Debate &amp; Forensics Team: Article Databases

Article Databases

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Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
A scholarly multi-disciplinary full-text database with book reviews, images, and some books with full-text. Areas covered include biology, chemistry, mathematics, multicultural studies, sciences, psychology, religion and theology, women's studies and more.
More database information from EBSCO.
Basic Searching Tutorial on EBSCOhost.
Advanced Searching Tutorial on EBSCOhost.
Globethics.net This link opens in a new window
"Globethics.net is a worldwide ethics network based in Geneva...Its aim is to ensure that people in all regions of the world are empowered to reflect and act on ethical issues. The founding conviction of Globethics.net was that more equal access to knowledge resources in the field of applied ethics will enable persons and institutions from developing and transition economies to become more visible and audible in the global discourse on ethics." (Taken from Website Nov 1, 2017).
There is no cost involved in using the library. Individuals only need to register (free of charge) as participants on the Globethics.net website (www.globethics.net) to get access to all the full text journals, encyclopedias, e-books and other resources in the library.
GreenFILE This link opens in a new window
Indexes and abstracts of scholarly, governmental and general-interest titles, which deal with the environmental effects of individuals, corporations, and governments; has some open access.
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Legal Collection This link opens in a new window
This database provides a collection of respected, scholarly peer-reviewed publications including law journals, case studies, and legal documents and is a source for information on current issues, studies, thoughts and trends of the legal world. The information centers on the discipline of law and legal topics such as criminal justice, ethical issues, the environment, federal law, international law, organized crime, medical, labor, and human resource law.
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Political Science Complete This link opens in a new window
Full-text of journals, reference books, and conference papers related to contemporary political discourse; subjects include international relations, law and legislation, political theory, non-governmental organizations, humanitarian issues.
More database information from EBSCO, including title lists.
US Major Dailies This link opens in a new window
Newspapers include Chicago Tribune (1996-present), Los Angeles Times (1996-present), New York Times (1980-present), New York Times Book Review and New York Times Magazine (1997-present), Wall Street Journal (1984-present), and Washington Post (1987-present)
TIP: Use "quotation marks" to search for exact phrases. For additional searching help, click on "Search tips" above the search box on Advanced Search screen; also notice links for Thesaurus and Field codes specific to this database. (On the Basic Search screen, "Search tips" is located under the search box Enter button).
Advanced Search screen: Use for filtering by Company/Organization, looking up NAICS codes, selecting specific Document types, etc.

Websites and Statistics

Selected Sites

opens new windowCATO Institute -- Public policy organization; scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.
opens new windowGoodman Institute for Public Policy Research -Works with "scholars from around the country on the nation's most difficult public policy problems."
opens new windowOYEX: U.S. Supreme Court Media -- A multimedia archive devoted to the U.S. Supreme Court and its work.
opens new windowThe PEW Charitable Trusts (State and Consumer Initiatives) -- An independent nonprofit organization; "to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life." Includes an interactive map to explore opens new windowprojects and work by state.
opens new windowThe World Factbook - (CIA) Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
opens new windowThe WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources

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