Research Guides: WR122 Donnelly: Where to search

Useful library databases

Below are CCC Library databases, listed in order of most useful on top, that will help you complete your Reading Report and Essay 1. Access additional CCC Library databases by selecting in the blue banner above.

Academic Search Complete (EBSCO)
Academic Search Premier provides magazine, trade journal, and peer-reviewed journal articles on a wide range of subjects and is good for research on almost every topic. It’s a great place to look for scholarly resources when you’re not sure where to start.
CQ Researcher (CQ Press)
CQ Researcher is a great place to begin research on contemporary topics. Written by journalists, CQ Researcher reports include a topic overview background, data tables, images, opposing viewpoints and bibliographies.
eBooks and Encyclopedias (Gale)
GVRL offers millions of scholarly encyclopedia articles on every subject under the sun. Articles are written by scholars and from different perspectives and disciplines. You want facts? Here are facts.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale)
Don't know what to write about? Start here! Opposing Viewpoints specializes in articles that explore multiple sides of issues, offers pro and/or con perspectives and opinions, explores multiple sides of issues, and is updated continuously to reflect current, controversial events in the United States.

Statistics websites

Statistics
Need statistics? Try the following government websites:

Census.gov
All the demographic (people) statistics you ever wanted.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment rates, inflation, pay comparisons, and more.
National Center for Education Statistics
Statistics about education - drop-out rates, educational attainment, bullying, and more.
National Center for Health Statistics
Healthcare coverage, diseases, birth rates, age-related info, and more.