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CQ Researcher: 1923 to the Present
In-depth reports written by award-winning journalists on controversial and important topics of the day, from 1923 to the present. Professionally fact-checked, topics include economics, social issues, international affairs, politics, civil rights, public policy, and more.
Scientific American Archive Online: 1993-Present
The archive currently contains the entire editorial contents of Scientific American Magazine, from January 1993 through to the present.

Original Research

What is Original Research in the Sciences?

Original Research are the primary sources of the Sciences

Research Methods should be detailed
The reports is written by the actual scientists that did the study
The results of the experiment is completely documented (not just a summary)

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Identifying Primary Research
From San Diego State University, this .pdf offers some good hints for identifying Original research articles in the Sciences

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Reference Sources

Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change by S. George Philander
Call Number: REF 363.73 EN22P
3 Volume set covering major issues
Macmillan Encyclopedia of the Environment by Stephen R. Kellert (Editor)
Offers introductions to a variety of topics.

Access Science (McGraw Hill)
AccessScience provides in-depth reference articles for all major scientific disciplines, and includes biographies and briefings on contemporary topics in science and technology.

Agricultural Crisis in America by Barbara McEwan; Dana L Hoag
Call Number: 338.1 H65A
ISBN: 0874367379
Publication Date: 2000-01-01
Environmental Issues by K. Lee Lerner; Brenda Wilmoth Lerner
Call Number: REF 363.7 EN194
ISBN: 9781414406251
Publication Date: 2006-07-11

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