Research: Current Events

Reference  |  Books  |  Magazines and newspapers  |  Web sites

Reference (print)


CQ Researcher – R 300.7  E232 – Weekly in-depth report on a single topic in the news.
Editorials on File – R 081  E23 – Bi-weekly compilation of full-text editorials on current topics from over 150 U. S. and Canadian newspapers.

Reference (online)

LexisNexis – Legislation – Federal and state legislation.

Facts on File: World News Digest – Key news information (1940 - present) from more than 100 major newspapers, news magazines, and other periodicals from the U.S. and around the world. 


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Books


To find relevant books:
• Do a keyword search for a topic
• From Biblion results, check subject headings for additional materials


Two excellent series that cover current issues are Opposing Viewpoints and the Reference Shelf.

Use the search box below to find books from these titles for your topic:


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Magazines and Newspapers


LexisNexis – News – Newspapers, wire services, and broadcast transcripts.

MasterFILE Premier – 1700 full-text magazines.

ProQuest Platinum – 2000 magazines and newspapers.


To find if the library has a specific magazine, journal, or newspaper, enter the title in the search box below:

 

Click here to find if the library has a specific magazine, journal, or newspaper.


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Web Sites


These web sites are reliable, relevant sources for researching Current Events:


BBC News – News from the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Boston.com – Regional as well as national and international news.

CNN – News from the Cable News Network, updated continuously throughout the day.

New York Times – Online edition of the New York Times.


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