LibGuides: ENGL 128 Research Writing: Science, Engineering and Business: Find a documentary, TV or radio program

Films on Demand database

Searching Films on Demand

Use the library's Films on Demand database to find short educational films in subject areas like Biology, Business & Economics, Computers & Technology, Earth Science, Health & Medicine, Physical Science, and Technical Education.

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Search or browse for films on many topics, such as Anthropology, Biology, Business & Economics, Careers, and many more.

Multimedia Online

National Public Radio (NPR)
Independent and topical radio news. Be sure to check the long list of programs distributed through NPR.
National Public Radio (NPR): Planet Money
Imagine you could call up a friend and say, "Meet me at the bar and tell me what's going on with the economy." Now imagine that's actually a fun evening. That's what we're going for at Planet Money. Want to know more?
Freakonomics Radio Podcast
Marketplace Radio
Science Friday
A science radio program/website from National Public Radio (with links to reliable source material).
The World
Current International News Program
Reveal News
From the Center for Investigative Reporting - Engage and empower the public through investigative journalism and groundbreaking storytelling in order to spark action, improve lives and protect our democracy.
TED Talks
Talks that cover the gamut of current issues. Explore talks by Topic, including Science, Technology, and Business - Or search for a TED Taslk on a specific subject. Be sure to asses: Is the speaker an expert on this topic?

Holman Library One Search: films

Using One Search

To find films in the Holman Library, you can use the Primo One Search and Limit to Videos and Sound Recording.

Holman Library One Search (All Library Resources)
Search this catalog to find books, ebooks, films, as well as articles from newspapers, magazines, journals, and more.
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Tips: How to Use the Holman Library One Search

Why Multimedia?

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Multimedia refers to documentaries, television news and analysis programs, radio news, podcasts and more.

Use multimedia as you would newspapers, magazines, and general books; that is, to help you understand:

Who the stakeholders are in regard to your topic - who is impacted, who the key players are, etc.
Context and historical background
Why this issue is happening
Key concepts and terminology
A specific aspect of your topic
... and more

Image Source: "Multimedia icons vector image" by OpenClipart is in the Public Domain

New York Public Library Digital Gallery
Provides free and open access to over 700,000 images digitized from the The New York Public Library's vast collections, including illuminated manuscripts, historical maps, vintage posters, rare prints, photographs and more.

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Sample Topics

Take a look at the links and topics listed below

Sample Topic: E-Waste

Reveal: America's Digital Dumping Ground

Sample Topic: Climate Change and Reducing Carbon Emissions

KNKX: local NPR radio report - Redmond Students Launch ‘Schools Under 2C°’ Challenge To Fight Climate Change, Meet Paris Agreement

Sample Topic: The NPR program, Planet Money, explores the global life cycle of a t shirt, from production to purchase to re-sale.

National Public Radio (NPR): Planet Money - Make a T-Shirt
Planet Money tracks the global life cycle of a t-shirt