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American Journalism Review

American Journalism Review

American Journalism Review is a national magazine that covers all aspects of print, television, radio and online media. The magazine, which is published six times a year, examines how the media cover specific stories and broader coverage trends. AJR analyzes ethical dilemmas in the field and monitors the impact of technology on how journalism is practiced and on the final product. Content is also available via their website.

Chronicle of Higher Education

Full-text access to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Content is updated daily. Also, you may set up "email alerts" and have them delivered to your in-box regularly.

CIAO (Columbia International Affairs Online)

Full-text source for theory and research in international affairs.

Columbia Journalism Review

Columbia Journalism Review

The Columbia Journalism Review is an American magazine for professional journalists published bimonthly by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism since 1961. Some contents are also available via their website.

Columbia Journalism Review’s mission is to encourage and stimulate excellence in journalism in the service of a free society. It is both a watchdog and a friend of the press in all its forms, from newspapers to magazines to radio, television, and the Web.

Communication & Mass Media Complete - EBSCO

Full-text of 200+ journals in the area of mass media & communication studies. Also includes indexing of 300+ additional titles.

Communication Studies: A SAGE Full-Text Collection

Electronic access to the full text of 17 journals published by SAGE and participating societies. Index is based on Communication Abstracts Thesauri.

Subjects include Journalism, Public Opinion, Political Communication, Mass Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Cultural Studies, Television/Film Studies, Media Studies, Business Communication, Organizational/Management Communication, Written Communication, Rhetoric, and Literacy Studies.

CountryWatch

Demographic, political, economic, business, cultural and environmental information about individual countries. Also includes daily news coverage.

CQ Congress Collection

The CQ Congress Collection serves as a research and reference tool allowing a sweeping historical analysis of members of Congress, their legislative voting behavior, interest groups, and their interactions in crafting public policy.

"Informed and objective commentary provides a sweeping survey of the powers and action of the legislative branch of the federal government, and explains institutional and organizational history, the legislative process, and public policy decision-making." (from publisher blurb)

CQ Public Affairs Collection

"Organized by 22 key public affairs subject headings, CQ Public Affairs Collection pulls together CQ's wealth of original content, historic documents and primary source materials, statistical overviews, directory contact information, and in-depth reporting on current affairs to create a one-stop source for public policy content." (from publisher blurb)

CQ Researcher

Looking for a "hot topic" on which to do a research paper? This database is a great place to start! It offers pros & cons, background information, and in-depth analysis on a variety of topics, issues, and controversies currently in the news.

CQ Supreme Court Collection

This collection blends CQ's historical analysis and summaries of the most important Supreme Court decisions together with justice biographies, statistics, and a quantitative analysis on essential topics, an institutional history of the Court, and news feed on current events and public opinion surrounding the Court's decisions.

CQ Weekly

Complete coverage of the U.S. Congress; including status of bills, votes & amendments, floor & committee activity, backroom maneuvering, and much more.

CREDO Reference

CREDO Reference contains a variety of reference sources in subjects ranging from Art to History to Law to Technology and almost everything in between. It is a portal to a multitude of highly regarded reference sources, drawing on 244 titles by 55 publishers and providing access to tens of thousands of images and audio clips. At a loss for a paper topic? Search the Concept Map for ideas.

CRS (Congressional Research Service) Reports

CRS Reports (Congressional Research Service) was established to provide members, committees and congressional staff with nonpartisan and objective research and analysis on all public policy issues.  Research divisions include: American Law, Domestic Social Policy; Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade; Government and Finance; Knowledge Services; and Resources, Science and Industry.  Many CRS reports are updated at varying intervals, so it is always important to note the exact date of issuance rather than just the title and year of publication.

Freedom Forum

The Freedom Forum is a nonpartisan foundation dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people. The foundation focuses on three priorities: the Newseum, First Amendment freedoms and newsroom diversity.

Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media

Provided through Gale Directory Library this is the most current version of this source.

Great American Court Cases

Great American Court Cases

Available on-line through CREDO Reference, this book will aid any researcher seeking information on major U.S. court decisions that have had a significant impact on American society. While focusing primarily on Supreme Court cases, it also includes major federal or state cases that set precedents.

Iowa Freedom of Information Council

The Iowa Freedom of Information Council was organized in the fall of 1976 and formally incorporated in 1977 as a non-profit consortium of newspapers, radio and television stations, media associations, educators, publishers, broadcasters and others interested in openness in government and First Amendment rights.

Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe Online

Full-text newspapers, periodicals, and reference sources in a variety of subject areas including business, medical, law, and more.

MRI (Mediamark Research Inc.): University Internet Reporter

"The leading database of key magazine planning resources." Provides summary tables of key audience and product usage data from national probability samples. Create your own account by registering your Drake e-mail address. Subscription allows for 5 simultaneous users. Please logout when finished.

Nation Archive - EBSCO

Full text of The Nation, a weekly magazine.

National Review Archive - EBSCO

The National Review has been a leading journal of opinion since its inception in 1955.

New Republic Archive - EBSCO

The New Republic, founded in 1914, is the country's leading journal of opinion on politics and the arts.