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Academic Search Complete
Features journals and magazines with a few newspapers. Like ProQuest there are full-text articles available for printing, copying, e-mailing, creating lists and with citation help. Login with full SVC email address and password.
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Facts on File: Issues and Controversies
In-depth investigations of today's top issues, featuring pro/con arguments. Log in with full SVC email address and password.
ProCon.org
This resource is a website. A good site to find both sides of issues. ProCon.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity. Their stated purpose is to "provide resources for critical thinking and to educate without bias."
ProQuest
Features thousands of magazine,newspaper and journal titles. Includes national newspapers like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Log in with full SVC email address and password.

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