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Credo Reference
Credo Reference consists of encyclopedias and other reference books on a wide range of academic subjects in the humanities, social sciences, and more. While these summaries may not be acceptable for an assignment, it is a good source for finding background information on general education topics. Before you follow the instructions below, check your assignment rubric or ask your professor which sources are acceptable for your assignments.
Log in
To log in to the Credo Reference database, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).
Search
Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box at the top of the page. The image below demonstrates a search for social media.
Browse the search results for information about your topic. The image below shows the results of the social media search. There is an encyclopedia entry at the top of the results page, defining social media, and results for other encyclopedia and reference book entries below. You can also use the options to the right of your results to explore the topic further.
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- Database - Credo ReferenceCredo Reference consists of encyclopedias and other reference books on a wide range of academic subjects in the humanities, social sciences, and more.
Ethnic Newswatch
Ethnic NewsWatch features newspapers, magazines, and journals of the ethnic and minority press, providing researchers access to essential, often overlooked perspectives. This database also contains Ethnic NewsWatch: A History, which provides historical coverage of Native American, African American, and Hispanic American periodicals from 1959-1989.
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To log in to Ethnic NewsWatch, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).
Search
Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box(es) at the top of the page. The image below demonstrates a search for housing AND poverty. It also highlights the Limit to options below the search box, which will help narrow your results.
Popular filters include:
- Full text
- Publication date
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- Database - Ethnic NewsWatchEthnic NewsWatch features newspapers, magazines, and journals of the ethnic and minority press, providing researchers access to essential, often overlooked perspectives. This database also contains Ethnic NewsWatch: A History, which provides historical coverage of Native American, African American, and Hispanic American periodicals from 1959-1989.
GenderWatch
GenderWatch enhances gender and women’s studies and LGBTQIA+ research by providing authoritative perspectives from 1970 to the present.
Log in
To log in to GenderWatch, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).
Search
Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box(es) at the top of the page. The image below demonstrates a search for women AND health equity. It also highlights the Limit to options below the search box, which will help narrow your results.
Popular filters include:
- Full text
- Peer reviewed
- Publication date
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- Database - GenderWatchGenderWatch enhances gender and women’s studies and LGBTQIA+ research by providing authoritative perspectives from 1970 to the present.
Health Policy Reference Center
The Health Policy Reference Center database includes full-text coverage of information relevant to many areas integral to health policy, including but not limited to: health care access, health care quality, and health care financing.
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To log in to the Health Policy Reference Center database, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).
Search
- Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box(es) at the top of the page. The image below demonstrates a search for health equity AND policy.
- Move down the page to see the list of available filters on this search page. The image below shows the Full Text, Peer Reviewed, and Past 5 Years filter options selected.
- After applying your filters, select Search to run your search.
- To narrow your results even more after your search, select the All Filters button to expand the Filters panel on the right-hand side of the page.
- To choose more filters, use the arrows next to the facets to expand the lists.
- After applying the filters, select Apply.
- Select a reading option (Publisher Site, Online Full Text, PDF) from the Access Now menu to access the full text of your results.
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- Database - Health Policy Reference CenterThe Health Policy Reference Center offers publications covering all aspects of health policy, including research, creation, and implementation.
Points of View Reference Source
The Points of View Reference Source is a great place to find information that presents both sides of a current issue or event. Each topic provides an overview essay of the topic, a point (argument) essay, a counterpoint (opposing argument) essay, and a guide to critical analysis. These essays will help you build your persuasive arguments.
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To log in to Points of View Reference Source, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).
Search
There are two ways you can search for topics in this database:
- Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box at the top of the page. Select a term from the populated drop-down menu of popular searches and publications, or select the magnifying glass icon to search. The image below demonstrates a search for the death penalty.
- Or use the browse function to explore the topics that are covered in the database. This is often a great way to help you decide on a topic to write about. Go to the Explore Topics section, and select the link for a topic of interest. The first image below highlights the Censorship topic, and the second image below highlights the Banning Books sub-topic.
Each topic opens with an overview essay and links to the point and counterpoint essays in the Related Items section. Each essay has a list of references from reputable popular and trade publications from all sides of the political spectrum. To read them, move down to the Bibliography section of the essay, and select the links from the list.
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- Database - Points of ViewThe Points of View Reference Source provides information that presents both sides of a current issue or event. Each topic includes an overview essay of the topic, a point (argument) essay, a counterpoint (opposing argument) essay, and a guide to critical analysis.