Tip Sheets

 

Polk Community College Libraries

CQ Researcher

 

Comprehensive Full Text background information on current controversial issues (usually about 25 pages).

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 in the keywords for your search in the Quick Search Box and click on Go.. Results will be displayed in the "window" on the left side of the screen. Double click on the selected title. A summary of the article will be displayed in the right "window." If you wish to see the entire article, click on the PDF icon on the top right side of the screen.

How to Print: Click on the printer icon within the PDF program.. You may print some or all of the article by selecting pages in the Print Range area of the Print Dialog box.

How to Cite: Author. "Article Title."  CQ Researcher Online. Date of original publication: paging or indicator of length. CQ Press. Polk Community College Library. Lakeland, FL.  Date of Access.  <http://www.cq.com>.

Example: Henderson, Brian.  "Kids in Prison."  CQ Researcher Online. 27 April 2001. CQ Press. Polk Community College. Library. Lakeland, FL. 15 Oct. 2004 <http://www.cq.com>.

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