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- What's included? In-depth reports about current topics. Includes research questions, topic overview, current situation, pro/con from subject experts, and more. Great resource for argument, position, or proposal research assignments. A librarian favorite.

Search the Library

Begin to understand the broader topic and identify context and sub-topics.

Credo Reference
In-depth articles and mind maps to illustrate connected topics and people.
Encyclopedia Britannica

This is the step where you read, read, read!

Search Strategies Activity
This activity will help you: identify and select keywords, learn and apply search strategies, find quality news, magazine, and scholarly articles from the library databases.
Databases A-Z

Research guide on evaluating sources
CRAAP Test, how to evaluate different types of sources, reading for bias
CRAAP Test

The Conversation
The Conversation is a nonprofit, independent news organization that publishes trustworthy and informative articles written by academic experts for the general public and edited by a team of journalists.
Reuters
One of the leading news providers on all topics with little to no bias.
PBS News
Associated Press (AP) News