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College Writing II

The links below take you to background sources where you can work on choosing your topic or getting acquainted with your topic:

Find Background Information

Credo Reference
Search across 100 high-quality, full-text reference resources covering subjects including business, health and medicine, history, literature, psychology, and science. A single search can yield results from works in a variety of disciplines.
CQ Researcher
Focusing on a single issue in the news each week, CQ Researcher provides in-depth, original, comprehensive reporting and analysis. Sections of the reports generally include background, pro/con arguments, chronology, and resources for additional research. Coverage: 1991 - present
Sage Knowledge
Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources covering the Social Sciences. Founded in 1965.