CQ Researcher for Persuasive Speech
CQ RESEARCHER
Scroll down a bit and click the "Research Database" button on the Library homepage, then Open CQResearcher, the second database on the list.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowThis is one of the best places to start your research. These are in-depth unbiased reports on current social and political issues.
Sample CQ Researcher Report for Food Insecurity
When searching CQ Researcher you have to be flexible with your search terms. For instance when you type FOOD INSECURITY in the search box you won't find a report titled FOOD INSECURITY. Instead you have to scroll down a bit and you will find a report titled HUNGER IN AMERICA.
- CQ Researcher - Hunger in America ReportTo find information information in this report specific to College Students you need to press Ctrl-F and type in "College Students" to find where they are mentioned in this long report. You will find clickable footnotes that will take you great sources. You can also use the Chronology section of these reports to get context. Use the Maps/Graphs section for interesting statistics. Use the Contacts section to find organizations that cover your issue from different perspectives.