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Chemistry in Context

You can use topic exploration databases to get a "big picture" look at what issues are affecting the world through a diversity of viewpoints. Considering the larger implications of scientific work can help with developing a research question, discussing broader implications in research proposals, and avoiding bias from limited perspectives.

 

CQ Researcher Requires UF Authentication
Weekly issues providing up-to-date information on controversial subjects – reported by Congressional Quarterly’s staff of experienced reporters. Browse by date or topic, including science topics. Example: Plastic Pollution (2022).
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints Requires UF Authentication
Features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine, academic journal, and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to websites. Example: Lead-Contaminated Water (2023).
Access World News Requires UF Authentication
Over 10,000 full-text news sources from around the world including many Florida papers (such as The Gainesville Sun and The Miami Herald) as well as over 30 major metro titles. This database also offers a Special Reports section from NewsBank with reports on hot topics from a global perspective. 
Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) Requires UF Authentication
Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) is not a topic exploration database, but it is a trade publication and chemistry-specific newspaper published by the American Chemical Society. C&EN is a useful for exploring current issues relevant to chemical sciences and chemistry practitioners.
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