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.
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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.
Art
Content: An image database of architecture, visual art and fine arts.
Purpose: Good starting point for background or in-depth research in the arts.
Communication
Content: A comprehensive reference database covering all aspects of Asian American Theatre.
Purpose: Provide full text plays from 252 plays by 42 playwrights.
Special features: Includes playbills, production photographs etc. related to the plays
This theatre database offers in-depth coverage of Black Theatre, featuring over 1,462 plays by 233 playwrights. Designed to support research and learning, this database offers full-text access to a wide range of plays, making it an invaluable resource for students studying theatre, history, and culture in Black Theatre.
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Playbills & Production Photos: Explore playbills, production photographs, and other visual materials related to the plays to enrich your understanding of their performances and impact.
This literature database covers all aspects of Latino literature, including poems, novels, and plays. With a focus on works that explore the rich cultural and historical experiences of Latino communities, this database is perfect for research projects and literary criticism.
Special Features:
Audio Files: Enjoy selected poems and plays in audio format, enhancing your engagement with the texts and providing a deeper connection to the language and performance of these works.
This theatre database covers all aspects of Indigenous American Theatre, offering an extensive collection of plays that highlight the rich cultural narratives and traditions of Indigenous communities. With 244 plays by 48 playwrights, it provides invaluable insights into Native American storytelling, history, and performance art. The database is designed to support students by providing full-text access to a wide variety of plays, making it an essential resource for studying Indigenous American theatre, culture, and history.
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Playbills & Production Photos: Explore related playbills, production photographs, and other visual materials to deepen your understanding of these plays and their cultural context.
This theatre database covers all aspects of Canadian and American Theatre, offering a diverse collection of plays that span a wide range of genres, themes, and historical periods. It provides students with access to significant works from both countries, showcasing the evolution of theatre in North America.
This theatre database covers every aspect of theatre, including a vast collection of primary sources, critical research materials, and historical documents. Explore the history of theatre and its productions with in-depth resources that track the evolution of playwriting, performance, and theatrical movements. Whether you're researching specific plays, playwrights, or the cultural impact of theatre, this database is your key to uncovering the rich history behind the stage.
This theatre database offers a rich collection of multimedia content, including recordings of plays, production videos, and a variety of other research materials. It's designed to enhance your understanding of theatre through visual and audio resources.
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In addition to its extensive collection, the database includes teaching tools like curated playlists, video clips, and full transcripts. These resources make it easier for you to analyze performances, study key scenes, and gain insights into theatrical techniques and interpretations.
This theatre database explores every aspect of Twentieth Century Theatre, offering an extensive collection of materials that span the century’s theatrical developments. You will have access to full-text versions of 1,905 plays written by 419 playwrights. This database provides in-depth insights into the influential plays and playwrights that shaped theatre during this transformative period.
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In addition to the full texts, the database includes a wealth of related materials, such as playbills, production photographs, and more, providing context and enhancing your understanding of the historical and cultural significance of these works.
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)
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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.
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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.
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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.