Robinson Secondary Library: Comparative Government: United Kingdom, Russia, Iran: Databases & Websites

Library Databases for Country Research

Best Library Databases:

Global Issues in Context This link opens in a new window
International viewpoints on global issues and current events. Features Issue and Country Portals that bring together a variety of sources for analysis. Includes multimedia sources such as podcasts, video, and interactive graphs.
News (Gale Onefile) This link opens in a new window
Major U.S. and international newspapers; search for full text articles by title, headline, date, newspaper section, etc. A one-stop source for current news and searchable archives.

Best Library Databases for Tertiary Sources (Encyclopedia or Background Information)

World Geography This link opens in a new window
CultureGrams This link opens in a new window
Unique, reliable cultural information for states and countries; vital statistics; maps, history, recipes, flags, and biographies.

Websites

CIA World Factbook (Required)

U.S. government, Central Intelligence Agency, profiles of countries and territories. Information on geography, people, government, transportation, economy, communications, etc.

Required Sources

Individual Research Requirements:

CIA World Factbook
Ethel readings - see Blackboard
2-4 additional sources

Citations:

Cite all sources used in MLA Format
- Noodletools is not required for Mr. McGuire
- Advantage of using Noodletools: export a perfect list of Works Cited with correct spacing, margins, indentation, and alphabetizing.