Research Starters
We all use Wikipedia, but if you want something authoritative and reliable, Britannica® Academic is a great option. Like all encyclopedias, this source is a good way to find background information on a topic.
- Encyclopedia Britannica - Academic This link opens in a new windowIf the search widget above isn't working, you can click here to access Britannica Academic.
Opposing Viewpoints is a great source for information about current events, especially controversial ones. They provide a wide variety of sources on each topic - everything from opinion essays to scholarly articles. We recommend this source when you're having difficulty coming up with a topic. It's also a good tool if you already have an idea, but aren't sure what direction to take.
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This source is very similar to Opposing Viewpoints in Context - it's a good place to look for information on controversial issues.
- Points of View Reference Source This link opens in a new windowIf the search widget above isn't working, you can click here to access Points of View Reference Center.
Online General Reference Resources
- Library Resources for Transgender TopicsA guide put together by librarians at University of Minnesota that collects resources to help researchers find information about people who identify as transgender.
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Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles. Great for current issues research. - Research Library This link opens in a new windowSearch over 2,700 periodicals for information on a broad range of general reference subjects including arts, business, humanities, social sciences, and the sciences.
Statistical and Demographic Sources
- Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology (FCSM)Provides the public with information, tools, and news related to official federal statistics.
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Search terms
- Library of Congress Subject Headings to SearchThis research guide by the Library of Congress suggests subject headings that may be useful in researching LGBTQIA+ studies as well as many other resources.