LibGuides: ENG101: First-Year Composition (Lacayo-Salas): Researching

Recommended Library Databases

Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Formally called "Gale Virtual Reference Library." Ebooks, subject-specific encyclopedias, biographies, and contemporary topics organized into a variety of subjects including business, education, environment, medicine, mythology, science, and technology. Easy to search. Citations provided.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Over 3 million articles from dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, quotation sources and atlases. Articles are often very short. “Mind Maps” help with topic exploration. Includes video content.
Salem Press This link opens in a new window
Reference eBooks covering topics in literature, history, science and health, biographies, careers. Several subject-specific encyclopedias included. Citations provided.

US Major Dailies (Newspapers) This link opens in a new window
Access to Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and related blogs. Some publications go back to 1985. Usually up to yesterday’s editions available. Some citations provided.
Arizona Republic This link opens in a new window
Full text of Arizona Republic (AZ daily newspaper) from 1999 through present. Citations provided.
Ethnic NewsWatch This link opens in a new window
Ethnic and minority press newspapers, magazines, and journals. Includes “Ethnic NewsWatch: A History,” which provides access to historical periodicals of Native American, African American, and Hispanic American culture and history from 1959-1989. Many ethnic, religious, and racial minorities are represented. Includes human rights and activism-related articles.

Academic OneFile (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Peer-reviewed scholarly journals and magazines related to science, social sciences and humanities. Easy search tools help you find images, videos, news, and books too! Audio files often included. APA and MLA citations provided.
General OneFile (Gale) This link opens in a new window
While reference and scholarly articles are included, this is a great source for more general interest publications, such as magazines and newspapers. Articles on a wide range of topics and available in audio format. Citations provided.
Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
Full-text magazines, journals, and other resources most of which are peer-reviewed. Wide range of subjects. A great place to start most research projects. Images and videos accompany most topics. Citations provided.
MasterFILE Premier (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents including video, photos, maps and flags. Some trade publications for workers in various professions. Citations provided.

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Up-to-date reports on “hot” topic issues (like gun control and immigration). Definitions and chronologies are clear and easy to understand. Pro/con essays and statistics often are included with the reports.
Issues & Controversies This link opens in a new window
Hundreds of topics. “Pro” and “Con” positions are presented. Descriptions, definitions, infographics of relevant statistics, news and histories cover all aspects of most topics. Citations provided.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window
Get an overview of your issue. Read the “Pro” and “Con” positions in Viewpoints to support your research. Many topics are covered. Articles and essays include newspaper and magazine articles, statistics, maps, videos, history and more. Easy to navigate. Citations provided.