LibGuides: Dual Credit and Early College High School (ACC High School Programs): Finding Academic Articles

Articles and Databases

These recommended databases are a great way to begin your research. Need a specific database? Check out our list of all ACC databases.

For background information about your topic:

Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Online collection of general and subject-specific encyclopedias on all major topic areas.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Articles with pro and con viewpoints from reference works, magazines, academic journals, newspapers, primary source documents, and government and organizational statistics.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
In-depth coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy. Reports from 1991 - present.

Once you have selected a topic:

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Scholarly articles, news, and research on topics in most subject areas.
Gale Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
Provides millions of articles from over 17,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources, including thousands of podcasts as well as videos.

Stuck? Check out our award-winning tutorials! Some suggestions include Choosing a Topic, Identifying Keywords, and Finding Articles.