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Your Argumentative Paper (including mini-assignments 1, 2, and 4) requires using at least 6 credible sources. Library resources like databases will help you locate relevant sources.
Databases are sometimes tricky to search. If you have trouble see the Search Tips page or contact a librarian.
OneSearch@IU: A Great Starting Place
OneSearch@IU searches most of the Libraries' databases. It is a great place to start your research.
Direct access at: libraries.indiana.edu/databases/onesearch
More databases can be found on the Libraries homepage under the "Research" tab or the "Featured Databases" located at the bottom of the page.
Recommended Databases
Recommended for possible topics for your argumentative paper.
- CQ Researcher
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Full-text discussion of current, controversial public policy issues; coverage of newsworthy global affairs and issues from a variety of international viewpoints. - Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)
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Social issues series for coverage of current events topics. Includes viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, and primary documents. - Communication Source
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Incorporates "CommSearch" and "Mass Media Articles Index" plus additional journals in the fields of communication and mass media, over 200 journals available in full-text. - ERIC (via Proquest)
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Educational Resources Information Center covers over 1085 periodicals and nearly a half a million documents. Fulltext documents since 1993. - APA PsycINFO
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Indexes journal articles, books, dissertations and technical reports from the world literature on psychology and related fields. - Historical Abstracts
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Index to journals, chapters and theses about world history, 1450 to present. Consult America: History and Life for coverage of U.S. and Canada. - HeinOnline
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Access provided by the Jerome Hall Law Library. Provides full-text of historial treaties, regulations, and presidential documents. Also includes numerous law resources. - America: History & Life
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Covers the history of the United States and Canada from pre-history to the present, indexing more than 2000 journals published worldwide, dissertations and reviews.
Accessing Other Databases
Databases not listed in this guide can be accessed through the Libraries website (libraries.indiana.edu).
If you know the database you need: search for it from the main search box. Then click on the database listed under Database Titles.
For resources by Subject/Discipline:
- Click on the Research tab and select Research Guides.
For a list of all resources:
- Click on the Research tab and select Databases A-Z.
- Choose the relevant letter or search for a specific title in the search box.