These databases will be useful places to look for articles about the September 11 attacks; their aftermath; government, military, and law enforcement responses to them; terrorism; homeland security; and related topics.
Access World NewsThis link opens in a new windowArticles from 1,000's of newspapers around the world. Provides full text access to many local and regional newspapers in the U.S. Also contains magazine articles, transcripts, videos, and other sources.
Description: Articles from 1,000's of newspapers around the world. Provides full text access to many local and regional newspapers in the U.S. Also contains magazine articles, transcripts, videos, and other sources. Time Period: 1977 to present Sources: Contains articles from 3,200 sources including newspapers, blogs, and magazines. Subject Headings: General, News Scholarly or Popular: Popular Primary Materials: Audio, Citations, Magazine Articles, News, Reviews, Trade Publications, Transcripts, Videos Information Included: Full Text,Citations FindIt@BALL STATE: No Print Equivalent: None Publisher: NewsBank Updates: Daily Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
America: History & LifeThis link opens in a new windowKey database for research in American and Canadian history. Indexes journals from the 19th century to the present, containing articles on all eras of American history.
Description: Key database for research in American and Canadian history. Indexes journals from the 1960's to the present, containing articles on all eras of American history. Time Period: 19th century to present Sources: Search more than 1,800 journal titles. Subject Headings: Art & Architecture, History, Humanities, Mobile, Social Sciences Scholarly or Popular: Scholarly Primary Materials: Abstracts, Books/e-books, Citations, Conference Papers, Dissertation and Theses, Journal Articles, Magazine Articles Information Included: Abstracts, Full Text, Citations FindIt@BALL STATE: Yes Print Equivalent: None Publisher: EBSCO Updates: Monthly Number of Simultaneous Users: 6
MAS CompleteThis link opens in a new windowMas Complete is a broad database that contains the full text of magazines, pamphlets, country reports and more than 150 historical speeches. It also includes a collection of primary source documents, biographies, images, photos, maps, and flags. The database has more than 360 reference books such as, The Columbia Encyclopedia, The CIA World Fact Book and World Almanac & Book of Facts. It indexes approximately 100 scholarly publications many of which are available in full text.
Description:Mas Complete is a broad database that contains the full text of magazines, pamphlets, country reports and more than 150 historical speeches. It also includes a collection of primary source documents, biographies, images, photos, maps, and flags. The database has more than 360 reference books such as, The Columbia Encyclopedia, The CIA World Fact Book and World Almanac & Book of Facts. It indexes approximately 100 scholarly publications many of which are available in full text. Time Period: 1921 to present Sources: Indexes more than 690 magazines and scholarly publications, with more than 550 available in full text, also included 265 eBooks. Subject Headings: General Research Scholarly or Popular: Popular Primary Materials: Abstracts, Books/e-books, Magazine Articles, Reports Information Included: Abstracts,Full Text,Citations FindIt@BALL STATE: Yes Print Equivalent: None Publisher: EBSCO Updates: Daily Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
MasterFILE CompleteThis link opens in a new windowMasterFILE Complete covers a broad variety of subjects. Although the database is primarily magazine and journal articles it also contains primary source documents, biographies, maps, flags, and photos. The database also includes the full text of almost 800 reference books.
Description:MasterFILE Complete covers a broad variety of subjects. Although the database is primarily magazine and journal articles it also contains primary source documents, biographies, maps, flags, and photos. The database also includes the full text of almost 800 reference books. Time Period: 1914 to present Sources: Indexes more than 3,400 magazines and journals, more than 2,330 are available in full text. Subject Headings: General, Mobile Scholarly or Popular: Popular Primary Materials: Abstracts, Journal Articles, Magazine Articles Information Included: Abstracts,Full Text,Citations FindIt@BALL STATE: Yes Print Equivalent: None Publisher: EBSCO Updates: Daily Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
Military & Government CollectionThis link opens in a new windowMilitary & Government Collection offers journal articles and current news about all branches of the military and includes military titles, trade publications, and news weeklies. More than 200 peer reviewed journals are indexed, 120 of which are in full text.
Description:Military & Government Collection offers journal articles and current news about all branches of the military and includes military titles, trade publications, and news weeklies. More than 200 peer reviewed journals are indexed, 120 of which are in full text. Time Period: 1956 to present Sources: Indexes more than 400 journals and magazines and provides full text for 265. Subject Headings: History, Mobile, Social Sciences Scholarly or Popular: Scholarly Primary Materials: Government Documents, Journal Articles, Magazine Articles, Trade Publications Information Included: Abstracts,Full Text,Citations FindIt@BALL STATE: Yes Print Equivalent: None Publisher: EBSCO Updates: Weekly Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
Newspaper Source PlusThis link opens in a new windowIndex to recent newspapers and TV or radio news reports. Includes the Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, New York Times, and many regional or local newspapers. Full text television & radio news transcripts are provided from CBS News, FOX News, NPR, etc.
Description:Newspaper Source Plus indexes recent newspapers and TV or radio news reports. Includes the Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, New York Times, and many regional or local newspapers. Full text television & radio news transcripts are provided from CBS News, FOX News, NPR, etc. Time Period: 1995-present (many newspapers only 2000-present) Sources: Approximately 1,000 newspapers Subject Headings: News Scholarly or Popular: Popular Primary Materials: News Information Included: Abstracts,Full Text,Citations FindIt@BALL STATE: Yes Print Equivalent: None Publisher: EBSCO Updates: Daily Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
Points of View Reference CenterThis link opens in a new windowThis database contains essays, magazine articles, newspaper articles, and research guides on more than 380 core topics. Each topic includes an overview with an objective background / description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).
Description:Points of View Reference Center contains essays, magazine articles, newspaper articles, and research guides on more than 380 core topics. Each topic includes an overview with an objective background / description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument). Each topic features a Guide to Critical Analysis which helps the reader evaluate the controversy and enhances students’ ability to read critically, develop their own perspective on the issues, and write or debate an effective argument on the topic. Subject Headings: General, Health, Philosophy & Religion, Social Sciences Scholarly or Popular: Semi-scholarly Time Period: 1900 to present Sources: Full text of more than 900 magazines, newspapers, and television transcripts. Also the text of more 1,200 books. Primary Materials: Books/e-books, Magazine Articles, News, Reference Resources, Transcripts Information Included: Abstracts, Full Text, Citations FindIt@BALL STATE: Yes Print Equivalent: None Publisher: EBSCO Updates: Daily Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited
Readers' Guide Full Text SelectThis link opens in a new windowReaders’ Guide Full Text Select, features full-text content from more than 260 magazines. Citations are accompanied by professionally-written abstracts.
Description:Readers’ Guide Full Text Select, features full-text content from more than 260 magazines. Citations are accompanied by professionally-written abstracts. Time Period: 1982 to present Sources: Provides indexing and full text for more than 260 magazines. Subject Headings: General Scholarly or Popular: Popular Primary Materials: Reference Resources Information Included: Abstracts, Full Text, Citations FindIt@BALL STATE: Yes Print Equivalent: None Publisher: EBSCO Updates: Daily Number of Simultaneous Users: Unlimited