2.1 Library Databases for Background Research
Examples of the reference databases available through the TCC Library:
- Biography – Gale in Context: Biographical information from periodicals, encyclopedias, and dictionaries
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College – Gale in Context: Contextual information including reference content, periodical articles, and links to vetted websites
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Issues and Controversies – Facts on File: Explore more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education and popular culture
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Opposing Viewpoints – Gale in Context: Overview articles, argumentative essays, periodical articles, and web resources for social and political issues
- Oxford Reference Online Premium: Facts, figures, quotations, definitions and reference articles
For a complete list of databases visit the library database page.
Some of the reference databases above contain information about many different subject areas while some are subject specific. It is always a good practice to consult a few different sources when gathering background information.
Examples of database reference articles on various topics:
- Minimum Wage overview article in the Opposing Viewpoints database
- Wind Energy overview article in the College database
- Freedom of Speech topic exploration in the Issues and Controversies database
