CQ Researcher
This database reports on issues of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, technology, the environment and more. The reports provide an overview and a pro / con section. CU
- Type your keywords/search terms in the search box
- To view individual reports click on the title of the report
- Every CQ Researcher Report includes a Pro/Con section
Academic Search Premier
This scholarly multi-disciplinary database provides full text journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies. CU
- Enter your topic as keywords/search terms in the search box.
- Limit your results by selecting specific document types such as editorial.
- Use the suggested terms listed on the Tips tab. For example: opinions, proponents, opponents, or commentary.
Business Source Complete
Online indexing and abstracts for the most important scholarly business journals back as far as 1886 are included.
- Type your keywords/search terms in the search box.
- Limit your results by selecting specific document types such as editorial.
- To view individual editorials click on the HTML Full Text or PDF Full Text link.
LexisNexis Academic
Lexis Nexis Academic provides access to content from newspapers and magazines, from both the US and abroad.
- Select the News link and select Newspapers & Wires.
- Limit to source type, under select sources choose type of source.
- Limit by date range, using the Specify Date section.
- Click Search.
Opposing Views
This website chooses reliable experts to provide arguments from both sides of controversial topics in the areas of Politics, Society, Health, Money, and Religion.
Proquest Newsstand
Index w/ full-text of articles in Wall Street Journal and 500+ other major U.S. and international newspapers, news wires and other news sources. CU
- Enter your keywords/search terms. Add some suggested terms listed on the Tips tab. For example: opinions, proponents, opponents, or commentary.
- If a specific date range is desired, select options under Date Range.
- Click Search.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times 1851-2001
New York Times (1851-2001) offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. CU
- Enter your keywords/search terms with some of the suggested terms listed on the Tips tab. For example: opinions, proponents, opponents, or commentary.
- If a specific date range is desired, select an option under Date Range.
- Click Search.
For more newspaper databases, see: News & Newspapers
PUBLIC OPINION DATABASES
iPoll
Search and retrieve US public opinion data from the comprehensive archives of the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research. A full-text, searchable retrieval system, the iPOLL online database is organized at the question-level, archived from national public opinion surveys since 1935. CU
Polling the nations
A compilation of more than 14,000 surveys conducted by more than 1000 polling organizations in the United States and more than 100 other countries. CU
