eResearch Guides
Controversial
Issues
Library Research
and
Resources
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Doing
Library Research
A
good research paper should include information from a variety
of sources:
Books
Encyclopedias
and other reference works
Magazines
and journals
Newspapers
The
Internet
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While
the Internet may provide useful information, it may not be your
best source. Examine each of these resources available only
through the library. If you are doing a report on a controversial
subject or need articles that express an opinion about a topic,
these library resources are perfect for you.
Print
Resources
MCC Library Catalog
Use for books and audiovisual materials at all the libraries
in the community college system. Titles at other campuses may
be requested if "available." Enter the word or words
that best describe your topic.
Search by:
Subject =immigration
Keyword(s) =Internet and privacy
Title =opposing
viewpoints
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Opposing
Viewpoints
These issue-oriented books contain argumentative essays by different
authors debating the pros and cons of major social issues. The
library has over 100 titles from this series, as well as other
books on controversial subjects. Additional pros and cons series
are Information Plus and Taking Sides. Search the library catalog
by Title or by Keywords for "Opposing Viewpoints,"
"Taking Sides," or "Information Plus" for
a complete list.
Sample titles:
Genetic
engineering
Immigration
Media
violence
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Databases
MCC Libraries have many electronic resources, including online reference
works and periodical indexes to magazine and journal articles. These
include:
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CQ
Researcher
The essential source on critical events and controversial
subjects of the day. Each issue offers a balanced in-depth
analysis of a contemporary topic, by a veteran journalist,
pro and con arguments by experts, a chronology and annotated
bibliographies to guide additional research. Updated weekly.
Sample
recent issues:
Kids
in prisons
Women
in sports
Testing
in schools
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EbscoHost
Masterfile Premier
Articles from over 3,600 publications! For only scholarly journals,
use the "Advanced Search" mode and check the "Peer
Reviewed" box. Updated daily. |
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National
Newspapers
Online access to the top five newspapers in the United States
including: The Christian Science Monitor, New York Times, Wall
Street Journal and the L.A. Times in full text since 1999 to
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Expanded
Academic ASAP
Use this general interest database to search through over
7 million articles from magazines and scholarly journals for
information on current events, the arts, science, business
and industry, entertainment, etc. Updated daily. For best
results, use the Subject search option.
Sample subject search results:
Animal
Rights Movement
View 800 articles or Narrow by subdivision
Bioengineering
View 479 articles or Narrow by subdivision See also related
subjects
Weapons
of Mass Destruction
View 1385 articles or Narrow by subdivision See also related
subjects
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Ethnic
Newswatch
A large collection of newsletter, magazine, and newspaper articles
from the Hispanic, Jewish, Islamic, Native American, African-American,
Asian and multi-ethnic presses. You won't find these full-text
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NewsBank
Full-Text Newspapers
News articles covering social, economic and environmental issues,
government, sports, the arts, people, health, science and current
events from more than 500 U.S. regional and national newspapers,
wire services and broadcasts. Updated daily.
Issues
& Controversies Database
An online resource of up-to-date, in-depth information on the most
prominent and hotly debated issues of the day. Also includes a historical
documents section, a news photo file and statistics file.
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Accessing
Library Resources
From Home
If you have a computer with Internet access, you can make
use of the library's databases from the convenience of your
own home. Simply set your Internet browser to the library's
main web page (shown below) and follow the links.
Follow
these steps:
1. Go to http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/library/.
2.
To search for magazines or journals, click on
"Electronic Resources." At the top of the Electronic
Resources page, click the "Off-Campus Access" link.
3.
Make a selection of one of the databases listed.
4.
Log on with your MCC e-mail user name and password.
Literature
resources are in the "General" and "Literature"
sections.
Most
of the databases listed may be accessed from your home or
school computer.
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