The CQ Researcher has been the reference of choice for librarians for 90 years. Thousands of subscribers have discovered its quality and rich research opportunities. Journalists, librarians, teachers, and students know that they can count on a thorough, nonpartisan overview of important issues on a wide range of subjects including social, economic, political, and environmental policy. Each of the 44 issues offers a balanced, in-depth analysis of a contemporary topic by a veteran journalist, pro and con arguments by experts, a chronology, and annotated bibliographies to guide additional research. Recent topics include:
- Occupy Movement
- Fracking Controversy
- Student Debt
- Euro Crisis
- Assessing the New Healthcare Law
Structure
The CQ Researcher is divided into specific sections to guide research. Students can go directly to the section they need or read the entire report. In each report you will find the following:
- Abstract -Summary of the article (125 words)
- Overview - A 1,200-word introduction to the issue, plus two or three detailed pro-con discussions of the hottest debates relating to the subject
- Background- History of the issue (up to 2,500 words)
- Current Situation- Recent events relating to the controversy (up to 1,500 words)
- Outlook- Long-range projections of where the issue is headed (700 words)
- Special Focus- Maps, graphs, tables, charts and up to three related articles
- Chronology- One-page timeline of the history of the topic
- Pro/Con- A one-page debate, with equal coverage of opposing sides
- Bibliography- Works cited in the article or consulted by the author
- Next Step- Additional periodical readings to support further research
- Contacts- Information for contacting relevant organizations and associations
- Footnotes- Annotation citing external resources used within the article
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