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Finding Articles
OneSearch is great most of the time, but for some assignments or subjects it might be easier to search an individual database.
Use the links below, to search for magazine, newspaper, and academic journal articles in databases commonly used by English 111 students.
Remember when using library databases, use keywords or main ideas for searching, not long strings of text, and make sure all terms are spelled correctly.
- Biography Reference Center This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive collection of more than 450,000 full text biographies, including the complete Biography Today and Biography Magazine.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowA resource for comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news, with each article researched and written by a seasoned journalist and includes a pro/con debate by representatives of opposing positions.
- Issues and Controversies Online Database This link opens in a new windowProvides analysis of hundreds of hot topics in politics, business, crime, culture and more, including the pros and cons..
- Learning Express Library This link opens in a new windowThis resource includes over 700 courses, practice tests, tutorials, eBooks, a resume builder and tools to help with college admissions tests and essays.
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new windowProvides information on hundreds of current social issues, featuring viewpoints, topic overviews, magazines, academic journals, news articles and more.
- Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new windowContaining resources that present multiple sides of an issue to help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
- U.S. Major Dailies (U.S. Newsstream- Proquest) This link opens in a new windowProvides access to five of the country’s most respected national and regional newspapers: the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal.
Interlibrary Loan
- Interlibrary Loan Request FormInterlibrary loan is a free service that allows you to borrow a book, article, or multimedia item that is not available from Delta Library from another library. Not sure if Delta Library has your item? Please complete the interlibrary loan request form and we will check for you.