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Global Studies Research Guide

This guide lists useful databases and information sources for research in Global Studies.

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Citation Resources

Citation Help Guide - Information, tips, and examples of different citations styles

Zotero - A free citation-management tool that keeps sources organized and generates in-text citations and bibliographies

Research Databases

Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive database that covers research across all academic fields

Google Scholar
A freely accessible web search engine that indexes scholarly literature across an array of publishing formats and disciplines

JSTOR This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive database covering research across fields, with an emphasis on humanities and social sciences
Military & Government Collection This link opens in a new window
Current news and research pertaining to US military, government, and international relations

News and Other Resources

Amnesty International Report
Global reports about human rights, international conflict, and related issues
BBC News Country Profiles
Profiles summarizing each country's history, politics, economics, and more
CIA World Factbook
Information on individual country and territory history, populations, governance, economies, and more
JuriGlobe World Legal Systems
Information about the various legal systems of different nations

Newspaper Source Plus This link opens in a new window
Full-text access to articles from news publications across the globe

ProCon.org
Offered by Britannica, ProCon.org provides non-biased pros and cons of debatable issues and relevant reference information, thoroughly researched and compiled by research staff and editors.
World Bank Open Knowledge Repository
Access to free World Bank publications, including the World Development Report and World Development Indicators

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