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Popular, trade, and academic content in nearly every field of study.
In-depth reports on current and controversial topics. Includes images, background information, pro/con, charts, and statistics.
Digitized back issues of academic journals, academic books, museum and archive images, and primary sources. Useful for research in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Popular, trade, and academic content in almost all areas of study, e.g. Business, Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities. Some overlap with EbscoHost databases, but also offers unique content.
Extensive collection of journals, academic books, and academic encyclopedias in health/life sciences, physical sciences, and social/behavioral sciences.
36 anthropology-focused, peer-reviewed journals.
Academic journals, trade magazines, and new sources across all business disciplines.
Company and industry profiles with SWOT, market share, financial reports, company histories, and more. Includes case studies, scholarly journals, and business news.
Research and writing in psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, family services, criminal justice, and nursing.
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Newspaper articles, magazine articles, trade publication articles, and academic/scholarly peer-reviewed articles serve different purposes and offer different advantages and disadvantages.
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