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Articles

    Best Sources for this Subject

  CQ Researcher Available in Full Text 
    1991-current
Weekly publication covers the most current and controversial issues with complete summaries, insight, bibliographies, and more. Database details..
  Facts on File: World News Digest Available in Full Text 
    1940-present
An archival record of domestic and international news, covers all major political, social, and economic events since November 1940. Database details.
  Global Researcher Available in Full Text 
    2007-present
In-depth coverage of global affairs from a number of international viewpoints, published by CQ Press. Database details..
  Points of View Available in Full Text 
A series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. Essays provide questions and materials for further study and are accompanied by supporting articles from top political and societal publications. Database details.

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  Academic Search Premier Available in Full Text 
    1975-current
Covers most academic disciplines and contains full-text to over 4000 journals (over 3000 of which are peer reviewed). Database details..
  General OneFile (formerly Infotrac) Available in Full Text 
    1980-current
One-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics with millions of articles in full-text. Database details..
  OmniFile Full-text Mega Edition Available in Full Text 
    Indexing 1984-present, Full-text 1994-present
Indexing and full-text for thousands of journals in a wide range of subjects. You can choose your subject area at bottom right of search screen. Database details..

    Journals, Magazines, Newspapers

  America's News Magazines Available in Full Text 
    1991-present
Searches 27 popular magazines, including Time, Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, Sports Illustrated, and more. Database details..
  America's Newspapers Available in Full Text 
Fulltext content for 27 newspapers from around the nation including three in Tennessee. Database Details
  LexisNexis Academic Available in Full Text 
Covers general news and information, legal, business, and biographical resources. Database details..
  Tennessean
Web site for the Nashville newspaper, The Tennessean. For the print newspaper, visit 1st floor Periodicals section or 2nd floor Microtext. More information here.

Selected Resources

    Government Information

  Tennessee Statistical AbstractIn Print 
Location: Reference, 317.3 T25s

    Images

  Google Image Search

    Public Opinion Resources

  PollingReport.com
Public opinion data, from a variety of sources, on topics of national political, social, and economic interest. Use quick links on front page or use search function or the site directory on the left hand menu to navigate the site.
  Public Agenda Online
Public Agenda is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that provides public opinion data and background facts on high-profile public issues. Public Agenda's Issue Guides offer polling results, analysis, and argument summaries for 21 current issues.
  The Gallup Poll

    Reference Sources

  Oxford Reference - Timelines
20th century timelines organized by theme and country.

    Statistics & Data

  FedStats
Federal statistics from over 100 agencies.
  Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
  Statistical Abstract
Online version of the print Statistical Abstract of the United States
Location: (Print) - Reference 317.3 Un3s
  Statistical Sources on the Web
Links to statistical sources compiled by the University of Michigan library.
  Survey Group at MTSU

Websites

    Internet Guides

  Public Policy Issues and Groups


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