General Websites
Research Databases
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.
Business
Computers
Magazines
Newspapers
Sports
Television News Broadcast
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