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Newswriting and Reporting

Research basics for the Newswriting and Reporting I and II courses in the UAB Department of Communication Studies

Choose & Explore Your Topic

Use these library databases and open websites to help you choose a topic or get an overview of an assigned topic.

Current and Controversial Topics

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window

Public Agenda
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Public Agenda, a nonpartisan and nonprofit organizaiton, analyzes public opinion toward issues and policy. Founded in 1975 and based in New York City, its purpose is to educate leaders and citizens.

Topic Overviews

Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
Gale E-Books This link opens in a new window
Oxford Reference This link opens in a new window

Wikipedia
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Free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Useful as a starting point for topic introductions but not as the only source of research.

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