Pride Month (June): Articles
Databases
Off Campus access username and password can be found in Blackboard on the
Institution Page. Students: look for Student Tools to Stay Connected at Atlantic Cape. Faculty: look for Key information about Libraries and Tutoring. Or you can contact the library for username and password.
- Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
Large interdisciplinary database that contains articles from over 17,000 scholarly journals, trade magazines, and popular magazines.
It offers broad subject coverage, including anthropology biology chemistry, computer science, ethnic and multicultural studies, food science, general science, geography, law, mathematics, music, physics, psychology, religion, women's studies, and many more.
- New York Times This link opens in a new window
A highly respected newspaper covering national, international, and regional news. Special sections on science, education, arts, book reviews, and food. Through the library, students, faculty and staff can set up a personal account to access this resource. Set up your account
- Psychology Commons This link opens in a new window
A free international collection of research on psychology. Covers all areas of psychology, but de-emphasizes mental health. For deeper coverage of mental disorders, check out the Psychology and Psychiatry Commons. Includes peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, dissertations, working papers, conference proceedings, and other original scholarly work.
- PsycINFO This link opens in a new window
The PsycINFO database is the American Psychological Association’s (APA) renowned resource for abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations,. It is the largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed articles in behavioral science and mental health.
Included are citations and summaries dating as far back as the 1600s. Journal coverage dates from the 1800s to present and includes international material selected from around 2,400 periodicals in dozens of languages.
Selected linked full-text articles available. - Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons This link opens in a new window
A free collection of research on social and behavioral sciences. .Many articles, book chapters, and other materials can be downloaded free of charge.
- Social Issue Research This link opens in a new window
Explore and access free research about critical social issues from social sector organizations around the world. Curated by Candid a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive data and insights about the social sector.
- SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Covers scholarly publications in sociology, social work, and related fields. Contains 2.3 million articles and other materials (64% in full text) with deep coverage from 1960 and some back to 1882.
- Sociology Commons This link opens in a new window
A free international collection of research in sociology. Covers a broad range of sociology topics. Includes peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, dissertations, working papers, conference proceedings, and other original scholarly work.
Controversal Issues
Digital Controversial Issue Resources
Search the Atlantic Cape libraries for print reference materials
Good sources for argumentative essays, or an introduction to any issue of public concern.
- Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center This link opens in a new window
A full-text databases providing differing points of view on current social issues, such as affirmative action, censorship, ecology, mental health, and many more. For best results, use the Browse Topics feature. All content requires critical thinking.
- Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Covers controversial issues of many descriptions. Contains many core topics, each with an overview (objective background / description), point (argument), and counterpoint (opposing argument). Links to additional full-text articles. For best results, use the Browse Topics feature.
