ENGL 101 English Composition 1 (Theme: Career and Industry)

A collection of resources for assignments commonly seen in ENGL&101 with a focus on Career & Industry

Local News Sources

Local News Sources 

A word on paywalls! Online newspapers limit the number of free articles you get per month. Check our library databases to see if we have it in our collection too.

Magazine & Newspaper Databases

Searching Library Databases

Search Tips

Library Periodicals Databases have articles from magazines, newspapers, and scholarly journals.


Use the database to help you:
  • Connect your key ideas with AND
  • Limit by source type
  • Set a date range
  • Find more relevant keywords and subject terms as you dig deeper.

The image below shows some of the common filters found in the library's databases. These filters are often to the left of the results list, or near the top.

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Why Magazines & Newspapers?

Finding periodicals

Magazine and Newspaper articles are a great source for news, analysis, and opinion on current issues.

Magazines:
  • Most magazine articles are written by reputable journalists for a general adult audience. 
  • They tend to be longer and more substantive than newspaper articles, but more accessible than scholarly articles.
  • Journalists research their stories by speaking to experts as well as those impacted by events.
  • Facts are checked for accuracy and lack of bias by an editor.
Newspapers:
  • Newspapers are generally published on a 24 hour news cycle, so they provide a snapshot of current events and issues. 
  • Read newspaper articles to learn about current and past international, national and local concerns. 
  • Newspapers can also offer in-depth analysis of issues. The Sunday edition of The New York Times, for example, provides thoughtful, well-researched news and analysis. 
  • Journalists research their stories by speaking to experts as well as those impacted by events.
  • Facts are checked for accuracy and lack of bias by an editor.

Read editorials, op-eds, and opinion pieces in both newspapers and magazines to learn about viewpoints on current and past international, national and local issues.