About
The CQ Researcher has been the reference of choice for librarians for almost 80 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 in a wide range of areas including social, economic, political, and environmental policy. Each of the 44 weekly 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:
- Confronting Global Warming
- Preventing Cancer
- The Obama Presidency
- Future of the Auto Industry
- Homeland Security
- Job Programs
- Closing Guantanamo
- The Middle Class Squeeze
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 (about 4,000 words total)
- Background- History of the issue (up to 2,500 words)
- Current Situation- The most 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 both sides.
- Bibliography- Works cited in the article or consulted by the author in its production
- 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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