News & Current Events
Contents: Weekly report that gives a balanced view of today's most pressing social, political, and economic issues. Each report covers the given topic in a non-sensationalized manner, and many reports feature a pro/con debate, highlighting both sides of the argument.
Purpose: Provides unbiased views of current, controversial topics and insight into historical issues through it's archive.
Special Features: Pro/Con debates, Hot Topics, Footnotes/References
Content: Peer reviewed journals, full text articles, multimedia content, and other research materials.
Purpose: Provides access to multiple sources and authoritative information on current event and hot topics related to global issues.
Special Features: Includes a visualization tool and browse-by-topic feature that aids in brainstorming topics, a Lexile feature that filters texts by difficulty, the ability to highlight and add notes to text, and a read-aloud feature; Save content to Google Drive.
Content:
This database offers a rich variety of resources, including peer-reviewed journals, full-text articles, pro/con articles, multimedia content, and other research materials. It's designed to give you access to credible and up-to-date information on current events and trending topics across a range of subjects. The database is your go-to source for authoritative information on hot topics, providing multiple perspectives to help you build a well-rounded understanding for papers, presentations, or class discussions.
Special Features:
Browse-by-Topic: This feature help you brainstorm ideas, explore topics in-depth, and organize your research more efficiently.
Lexile Feature: Filter articles based on reading difficulty, making it easier to find materials that match your level of understanding.
Highlight & Notes: As you read, you can highlight key sections and add notes directly to the text, so you stay organized and focused.
Read-Aloud Feature: Need help processing content? The read-aloud feature reads articles out loud, giving you an alternative way to absorb information.
Save to Google Drive: You can save articles and other content directly to your Google Drive, so you can access your research anywhere, anytime.
Content: U.S. and international newspapers, news websites, and blogs from leading publishers.
Purpose: Search for news from across the world in one search interface.
Special Features: Change which news streams you are searching to narrow your results.
Literature
Content: Literary commentary, biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, reviews on writers, bibliographies, and critical analysis of authors.
Purpose: Faculty and students can search for resources related to authors or works and analyze content in entirely new ways.
Special Features: Browse by topic, search for an author, search for a specific work, see your search history, and much more!
Content: Includes access to Gale Literature Resource Center (literary commentary), Gale Literature Criticism (biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and reviews on writers), and Gale Literature: Something About the Author (lives/works of children and young adult authors and illustrators).
Purpose: This interface brings together Gale's premier literary databases in a new digital environment that allows researchers, faculty and students to search across these resources to discover and analyze content in entirely new ways.
Special Features: Browse by topic, search for an author, search for a specific work, see your search history, and much more!
General Databases (Interdisciplinary)
Content:
This database provides access to a vast collection of academic resources, including peer-reviewed journals, full-text articles, magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and videos. The purpose of this database is to give students access to a large variety of peer-reviewed research across multiple disciplines. It’s an excellent tool for gathering credible information, whether you’re working on a research paper, project, or just exploring new topics.
Special Features:
Visualization Tool & Browse-by-Topic: These features help you brainstorm and explore various topics, making it easier to find relevant research for your projects.
Lexile Feature: This option lets you filter articles by reading difficulty, so you can find materials that match your reading level.
Highlight & Note-Taking: You can highlight important sections and add personal notes to articles, helping you stay organized during your research.
Read-Aloud Feature: Need help reading through content? The read-aloud feature can read articles to you, making it easier to absorb information.
Google Drive Integration: Save your favorite articles and content directly to Google Drive for easy access anytime, anywhere.
Content:
This reference database provides access to scholarly definitions, background information, and context across a variety of subjects. It’s a great way to get reliable, academic insights into your topic before diving into more detailed research. This database is an excellent starting point for brainstorming research topics and developing your initial search terms list. Whether you're unsure where to begin or need to expand your understanding of a topic, it helps lay a strong foundation for your research projects.
Special Features:
Mindmap: Visualize connections between ideas and topics to help you organize your thoughts and develop a clear research plan.
Related Articles: Easily find related articles and resources to deepen your understanding of the topic you’re exploring.
Image Search: Looking for visual references? The image search feature lets you find relevant pictures and diagrams that complement your research.
Content:
ProQuest Central covers a wide range of fields like Business, Health and Medical, Social Sciences, Education, Science and Technology, and Humanities. This database gives students access to a massive amount of peer-reviewed research and scholarly resources across multiple disciplines, allowing you to dive deep into your topic and find credible sources for papers, projects, and assignments.