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Credo Reference
The Credo Reference database contains summary articles generated by encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference sources. 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.
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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 is an information skills solutions provider that serves libraries worldwide. We build platforms and instructional materials that enable the flexible configuration of content, technology and services for the purpose of connecting learners, faculty and teachers, librarians and publishers.
Ethnic Newswatch
Ethnic Newswatch is a current resource of full-text newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic and minority press, providing researchers access to essential, often overlooked perspectives. The database now 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 provides access to full-text newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic and minority press, exploring often overlooked perspectives. Together these resources present an unmatched, comprehensive, full-text collection of more than 2.5 million articles from over 340 publications.
Gender Watch
The Gender Watch database includes unique and diverse publications that focus on how gender impacts a broad spectrum of subject areas. With its archival material, dating back to 1970 in some cases, Gender Watch is a repository of important historical perspectives on the evolution of the women's movement, men's studies, the transgender community and the changes in gender roles over the years. Publications include scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, regional publications, books and NGO, government and special reports.
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To log in to Gender Watch, 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 offers over 300 titles from an array of publications, totaling over 19,000 full articles on wide-ranging topics like sexuality, religion, societal roles, feminism, masculinity, eating disorders, healthcare and the workplace.
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 homelessness AND policy OR policies OR law OR laws OR legislation. It also highlights the Limit Your Results options below the search box, which will help narrow your results.
Popular filters include:
- Full Text (default)
- Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals
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- Database - Health Policy Reference CenterThe premier resource for health policy research, creation and implementation, the Health Policy Reference Center covers all aspects of health policy and related issues. It supports decision-making, planning and research in a variety of healthcare system areas.
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, and select 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 Browse by Category section, and select the link for a topic of interest. The image below highlights the Banning Books topic under the Censorship category.
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 ViewPoints of View Reference Source is a full-text database that offers students with a series of comprehensive essays with point and counterpoint arguments related to current issues in the news.