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When writing papers and reports, scientists use the American Psychological Association format, or APA. Here are some PDF guides to help you with APA format.
Facts on File Databases
You will need your 13-digit library card number to access these databases.
- Issues & Controversies
Provides access to information on hundreds of controversial issues. This database covers more than 70 controversial topics each year. - Today's Science Provides students with information on the science being done today. A wealth of background information, biographies, an embedded glossary, images, indexes and research aids. Updated weekly with a back file from 1992.
- World News Digest Provides access to information on events in the news dating back to 1940, and it is updated every week. It includes a live Reuters newsfeed, updated hourly. Hundreds of photos, maps, charts, and graphs are also included in this database.
What is Facts on File?
Facts on File is a publishing company that produces reference books, online databases, and reproducible handouts. HGTC libraries subscribe to three Facts on File databases - Issues & Controversies, World News Digest, and Today's Science. These databases include full-text articles from magazines, academic journals, newspapers, and encyclopedias, as well as multimedia files and recommended websites on a variety of topics. Click on the tabs above to find out more about each database, including search tips!
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