Why Use Newspapers and Magazines?

When you search the library's periodical databases, most articles in your results are either from a newspaper, magazine, or journal.

Why use Magazine articles?

• 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.

Why use Newspaper articles?

• 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.

Note: You can limit by source type in academic databases.

Streaming Film

Films on Demand is an online streaming video service for educational films. As a GRC student, you have unlimited access from campus or from home. Check out the documentary linked elow or click directly on the Films on Demand database link to search for many other titles.

Web Resources

Don't forget!

There is a page in this guide for finding credible websites, websites that house collections of secondary and primary sources on many of the topics addressed in this class. Don't forget to check out that tab on this guide, using the menu to the far left, or the link below:

Books

Come in to the library to check these and many other books about contemporary social issues, race in America, and much more.

Search the Catalog

Search the Holman Library Catalog for many additional titles!

Enter relevant keywords in the box below. Use limiters to refine your search.