AP+Government

To use the databases from home go to [|Moodle >] **McShain Library** for a list of usernames and passwords.

Two advantages to using databases: 1. Articles found on databases have been previously published in print. They have been [|vetted] by professionals. You can be sure you are using authoritative, reliable sources. 2. Most databases will create citations for you. All you have to do is make sure they are formatted correctly.

A good searcher will "mine" their results for other keywords or phrases.


 * [|CQ Researcher and CQ Weekly] You can search both resources at the same time to retrieve results from both periodicals. Researcher contains Pro/Con section.


 * [|LexisNexis]Search for newspapers, magazines and transcripts from around the world. Unfortunately, you cannot search for newspapers, magazines and transcripts all at the same time. Here is how to use this resource: First click on "News". Next choose "General". The default is to search in major newspapers. You can also drop that box down and choose "Magazines". I highly suggest you search in "Transcripts". You get there by clicking the link "Transcripts" on the left side of the screen. You will need to use the [|SJP Style Guide] to help you format the citations correctly.