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Newspapers are a good source of opinion articles (editorials). The following database provide the pros and cons about many topics:
Scholarly and Peer-Reviewed Articles | Magazine Articles | |
Purpose | To report results of original research and experimentation | To report current events, opinions, and general information |
Look | Plain, serious, lengthy articles, may contain charts and graphs to support findings | Glossy, attractive, contains color illustrations/photos, and everyday product advertisements |
Author | Scholars and experts in field of study/discipline | Journalists/reporters, staff or freelance writers |
Audience | Scholars in academic and discipline related fields, researchers, students | Anyone |
Language | Academic and technical | Non-technical, written in a language for anyone to understand |
Documentation | Heavily cited with footnotes or bibliography | Sources are rarely cited, although references may be mentioned in text |
More information about what the peer review process can be found here: https://www.elsevier.com/reviewers/what-is-peer-review
From the library homepage, click either the “databases” or “complete list of databases” links. Under “databases by subject”, click “Science”. Recommended databases are: