Helpful Databases:
SIRS - SIRS contains the full text of articles that have appeared in magazines and newspapers. Click on SIRS Knowledge Source. Clicking on one of the issues in the scrolling box will show you a brief background on your topic and article that support a pro v con question or questions.
Citation:
The MLA citation is at the bottom of the article.
Issues and Controversies - Provides articles on more than 600 controversial topics from A-Z.
Citation:
The MLA citation is at the bottom of the article. Be sure to copy the MLA citation.
MAS Ultra - Contains full text magazine and newspaper articles. Choose full text and bullet boolean/phrase for a more focused search. Check the cover story box for in depth articles.
Citation:
Click the Cite link at the right hand side of the page and copy the MLA citation.
TIPS:
Choose the right database for your topic.
Use truncation if it will be helpful.
Use synonyms to get all the results.
Use Boolean operators to combine keywords to expand or limit your search.
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