Global Issue Research
Use these databases to find concise overview articles about your global issue. These sources are helpful for understanding background and context on complex social issues. You can also use them to identify vocabulary related to the topic, which can help you later on in your research as you search for news articles, scholarship, or book chapters.
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowSearch or browse for overview reports on controversial social issues.
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Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new windowSearch or browse for a social issue and explore overview articles, news articles, videos, statistics, and more.
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Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowSearch for any topic to find brief overview articles.
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UN iLibraryThe official library for the United Nations - it has speeches, reports, maps, and more.