COM 231: Persuasive Speech

Reports on issues shaping our world, with in-depth coverage of political and social issues, such as health, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy.

This database is similar to CQ Researcher, but also includes links to dozens (sometimes hundreds) of related editorials and newspaper and magazine articles. Finding information is as easy as choosing a topic from the long list of topics available.

SIRS reports share some features with the CQ Researcher reports. For instance, you will find an overview of your topic, along with pro/con essays. Also look for the "Timeline" and "Critical Thinking" links, which contain additional information on the topic. Articles found in SIRS include citations already formatted into APA and MLA.

General reference database for over 175 subjects from magazines, journals and newspapers, including peer-reviewed and scholarly works.

Statista is a statistical portal that integrates data on over 80,000 topics from over 18,000 sources onto a single platform. Sources of information include market research, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases. Statistics can be exported as PNG, PDF, Excel, and PowerPoint files.