ENGL 3710: Facts & figures
Journalism Course
Databases
Databases collect and organize articles from many issues of all kinds of periodicals. Use the tools in the database to filter results for news, peer-review, publication date, or other criteria.
Credible magazines
The magazines below are credible sources of information on national and international issues. Search in the database linked, then find the hard copy using the call number in Journal Locator or GIL-Find Catalog.
Statistics
Support your argument with quantitative data. Government agencies collect and publish many statistics to aid in policy decisions at the local, state, and national level. The sites listed below are places to start.
- Pew Research CenterPew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions.