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Facts on File News Service World News Digest 1940-2005

 

Brings together complete content from the Facts On File World News Digest since 1980 and selected content from six other core reference databases to answer questions about events, issues, statistics and people of the last 20 years.

 

Before you Search: All databases are available to currently enrolled student by selecting Databases from the PCC Library website and then selecting Logon to PCC's Databases. Borrower ID = Social Security Number.  PIN = the last four digits of your SSN.

How to Search:  
Type your search term(s) in the white box. Terms will automatically be connected by AND. Use double quote marks if you want to search for a specific phrase. Change the sort order by selecting "Story Date" or "Relevance Rank." "Story Date" sorts results in reverse chronological order. Check/uncheck "Other Available Databases" to expand or limit your search.Limit searches by date by picking "From" and "To" dates. Click on "Go!"

How to Print: Use the Print icon in the upper right of the screen to reformat the document.  Use the browser print function to print.  You may select a portion of a story to print by highlighting it. On the Print popup select Print Selection.

How to Cite: (MLA)  “Article Title.” Facts on File World News Digest. Date of  Publication.  Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services. Polk Community College Library.  Lakeland, FL.  Date of Access. <http://www.2facts.com>

Example: "Smarty Jones Wins Preakness By Record Margin; Colt Sets Stage for Triple Crown Bid." Facts On File World News Digest 20 May 2004. Facts On File World News Digest . Facts On File News Services. 29 Sep. 2005   Polk Community College Library.  Lakeland, FL. 15 Oct 2004. <http://www.2facts.com>.

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