Answered By: Reference Staff
Last Updated: Feb 25, 2020     Views: 33

To get started finding sources for your assignment, try the following:

Resources for background information / general information

  • ​Wikipedia - find background information, keywords, focus your topic.
  • Opposing Viewpoints in Context
  • CQ Researcher
  • Student Issues in Context
  • Sage Knowledge
  • General databases
    • JEWL Search
    • Academic Search Premier
    • Academic OneFile
    • Google Scholar
  • Recent and Current Events​
    • Infotrac Newstand (Now News from Gale OneFile)
    • Opposing Viewpoints
  • Newspapers
    • ​The New York Times (free subscription for MTSU students, faculty, staff) 
    • Tennessean (Nashviile)
  • Culture
    • Ethnic NewWatch
    • Pop Culture Collection
  • Books
    • Library Catalog

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