COMH 121 - Moore
Where to find materials for your speeches at FLITE:
Finding Journal Articles
Please read Off-Campus Database Access if you want to do your searching from home.
Journal articles (periodicals) cover controversial topics and issues as well. Over one hundred individual databases can
help you find material on your topic.
Databases can be arranged by Subjects. You can also use the Database Alphabetical List.
General - Informational
Essays from reputable writers and articles from magazines and journals are often collected in databases. Try these:
General OneFileCQ Researcher
Newspapers often write on current issues. Check out these newspaper databases:
Access World News
Look under "Other Newsbank Products" in the top right corner and select "Special Reports" to access current event coverage. "Hot Topics" will suggest current issue searches.
InfoTrac Custom Newspapers (120 Full-text Newspapers)
Controversial Topics - Persuasive
Database essays and articles can also show both sides of an issue. Use these selected databases to view both sides.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource CenterCQ Researcher - Pro and Con
Facts on File
Check: Issues & Controversies
Use the Journals tab or "Find--Journals" dropdown to access Find a Periodical and search to find a specific journal title at FLITE.
Getting the Article
If HTML or PDF full text options are available, click the link to go directly to the full text.
If full text is not an option:
By clicking Find It, you will reach the range of options available for document retrieval (print, microform, online). If the full text of the article is available, you will be able to find the article by clicking on the full text link.
If the only message you see is Request document via Interlibrary Loan, you will need to order the article. By clicking on the link in the window provided, you will be directed to a blank Interlibrary Loan form to be filled out.
Research Guides:
A variety of Research Guides are available for subject searching. Check the guides appropriate to your topic.
Finding Books
For books in the circulating collection (Main Stacks), use the Library Catalog. Several series covering controversial topics and issues are available from FLITE. You might try searching for the keyword search: Current Controversies, or Opposing Viewpoints, or try a keyword search for your topic.
Book Locations:
- Main Stacks, Call Numbers A-H - Lower Level
- Main Stacks, Call Number J-Z - Third Floor
- Reference - First Floor
- Government Documents - Second Floor
The Internet
There are many webpages on the Internet which seem to provide quality information, but be aware that many provide less than valuable or credible information. Check out these websites for some real examples.
Click here for a quick guide to use when evaluating websites: Evaluating Websites
Citation Style Guides
The following links provide information on how to use APA:
Citation Style Guide: APA (PDF)
APA List of References
More examples of how cite different types of sources using the APA format.
Copies of the full-length APA manual (Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th ed.) are found in the Ready Reference section on Floor 1 of the library near the Oval Information Desk Desk.
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Last update: October 6, 2009