LibGuides: CAMS 2151: Multimedia Writing: Finding Articles

Databases

Databases: Start Here!

Articles can be found in the library's databases. Library databases are searchable, contain citation information (author, title, publisher, abstract, date published, etc.) and often contain full-text articles. Databases can be multi-disciplinary covering many subjects or they can be subject-specific focusing on a specific area of study.

SearchONU: Always a good place to start out and test your topic. SearchONU is the library's database that searches most of the other databases, e-journals, e-books, the POLAR catalog, as well as the OhioLINK catalog.

SearchONU (Classic Interface) This link opens in a new window
Searches ONU's databases, e-journals, e-books, the POLAR catalog, and the OhioLINK catalog.

Additional general and subject-specific databases:

Databases -- Alphabetical & Subject Listings

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Scholarly journal and magazine articles across a broad range of subjects. An excellent starting point for most research.
Communication & Mass Media Complete This link opens in a new window
Articles on communication and mass media.
MasterFILE Premier This link opens in a new window
Index, abstracts, and full text magazine articles covering nearly all subjects including general reference, business, health, and much more. Designed for a general (as opposed to academic) audience.
Points of View This link opens in a new window
Provides brief summaries and aggregates articles to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects.

Newspapers

In order to access full text of the New York Times or Wall Street Journal, you will need to create an account using these links.

New York Times (The) This link opens in a new window
American daily newspaper. If you already have an account, log in here.
Account Creation:
ONU students, faculty, and staff have full access to articles with an account. Visit this page and follow the instructions below to set up your account.
- After you have created an account, you can access the site using the Access Database button at the top of this page or going directly the New York Times website and logging in.
- After one (1) year, you will need to reactivate your NYT account. To do so, simply follow the instructions listed in this guide again.
- Search for Ohio Northern University under "Find School..."
- Click on the link in Step 2
- Click on Create Account
- Create an account with your ONU email address
If you are searching for historical articles from the New York Times, there are two methods of searching available:
- Use TimesMachine
- Use the site's search function and limit by date
Remember, if you need to access more than 5 articles, you'll need to follow the instructions listed in this guide to create a NYT account.
Wall Street Journal (The) This link opens in a new window
Register for an account to Wall Street Journal. If you have already created an account, login
Washington Post (The) This link opens in a new window
American daily newspaper with rolling access dating back 15 years.
For information on setting up an optional account, click here.

News Websites

AllSides
Collects news articles from the left, right, and center.
Associated Press News
"The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business." -ap.org/about/
Journalist's Resource: Research on Today's News Topics
Finds scholarly research related to current news topics.
Reuters
"Founded in 1851, Reuters has remained true to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias, working relentlessly to bring news from the source and from every corner of the world." - reutersagency.com/en/about/about-us/

Pew Research Center

Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions.
Pew Research Center: Datasets
Pew Research Center makes its data available to the public for secondary analysis after a period of time. Datasets on a variety of topics including politics, media, technology, science, and religion can be downloaded and utilized.
Pew Research Center: News Habits and Media
Coverage in this section includes politics and media, public health in the news, trust in media, misinformation, news platforms and sources, local news, and more.
Pew Research Center: Politics and Policy
Coverage in this section includes political polarization, U.S. elections and voters, perceptions of current/prior presidents and presidential candidates, politics and the media, and more.
Pew Research Center: Topics
The A-Z list included here contains hundreds of topics relevant to the current news cycle.

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