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Finding Opinion Articles (Editorials, Op-Eds, etc.)

According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, an op-ed is "An essay in a newspaper or magazine that gives the opinion of the writer and that is written by someone who is not employed by the newspaper or magazine" and stands for opposite editorial. Op-Eds are sometimes referred to as Opinions and/or Commentary.

Newspaper Source Plus
Resource covering national & international newspapers

National & international newspapers, television & radio news transcripts; Citations, abstracts, and full-text; Varies by title, 1980s - present
Lexis-Nexis Academic
Full-text of major newspapers with separate resources for environment, government, statistics, and legal information

Online access to current and back issues of major newspapers, journals, newsletters, and news sources from around the world. Full-text of legal materials (court cases, legislation, statutes, regulations, law reviews, and more). Congressional information back to 1789.; Full-text; Varies by title; 1980 - present

Citing Sources - Chicago Style

Chicago Style Citations

"Unpacking" Citations

EasyBib

Basic Library Tools

UR Library Catalog
Provides discovery and access to books, e-books, music and media at the University of Richmond Libraries.

Academic Search Complete
Comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary resource containing a large number of peer-reviewed journals.

This is good place to start for most topics, including all sciences, religion, law, history, psychology, political science, criminal justice, literature, current events, sociology and communications.
Abstracts and full-text for most journal articles; Varies by title many from 1980s-present
Newspaper Source Plus
Resource covering national & international newspapers

National & international newspapers, television & radio news transcripts; Citations, abstracts, and full-text; Varies by title, 1980s - present
OneSearch
A discovery tool that searches most of the University Libraries' collections, including books, journal articles, newspapers, dissertations, music, and video recordings.

Journal Titles
List of journal TITLES -- if we subscribe to it, how to access it (in print or online), and what years are available.

CQ Researcher
In-depth, unbiased coverage of major current topics and policy decisions within the United States.

Covering such topics as: social programs, health, social trends, criminal justice, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Complete summaries, pros and cons, bibliographies and background information are included in each report.; Full-text reports; charts; 1923 - present
Index to Legal Periodicals and Books
Includes international coverage and access to scholarly articles, symposia, jurisdictional surveys, court decisions, legislation, books, book reviews, and more.

Citations, abstracts, and full-text; indexing 1981 - present; select full-text 1994 - present

Related Research Guides

WOMEN, GENDER & SEXUALITY STUDIES GUIDE

Gender Watch
Collection of unique and diverse publications that focus on how gender impacts a broad spectrum of subject areas.

With archival material dating back to 1970, GenderWatch is a repository of an important historical perspectives.; Full-text; 1970 - present
Women's Studies International
Index of core disciplines in women's studies

Feminist research in the areas of sociology, history, political science & economy, public policy, international relations, arts & humanities, business and education; Indexing and abstracting with some full-text; 1972 - present
LGBT Life with Full-Text
Includes significant LGBT journals, magazines, and regional newspapers, as well as well-known LGBT books.

Citations, abstracts, and full-text; 1970 - present

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