Finding Different Voices
🎓Finding Scholarly Voices
Academic researchers who provide evidence-based analysis
Contained in:
- Peer-reviewed journals
- Scholarly books
- Research studies
- Dissertations
Search in:
- OneSearch
- Academic Search Ultimate
- JSTOR
- ProQuest Research Library
- Google Scholar (with library links)
Search tips:
- Use the "Peer-reviewed" filter
- Focus on abstract/introduction/conclusion
- Look for methodology sections
- Don't be intimidated by academic language
Remember: You need at least ONE peer-reviewed source for your project!
Search in:
- Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
- JSTOR This link opens in a new window
- Proquest Databases This link opens in a new window
- Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
Selecting Peer-Reviewed in OneSearch:
📰 Finding Journalistic Voices
Reporters who investigate issues and current developments
Contained in:
- News articles
- Magazine features
- Investigative reports
- Documentaries
Search tips:
- Filter by date (look for current reporting)
- Look for in-depth feature articles rather than brief news items
- Consider sources from different political perspectives
- Check reporter credentials
Search in:
- Newspaper Source Plus This link opens in a new windowIncludes regional, national, and international newspapers.
- New York Times This link opens in a new windowLPC students and employees can sign up for free access to the NYT, which includes the daily news, archives, and the NYT Cooking app.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowNonpartisan reporting and analysis of current controversial social, economic, political, and environmental issues. Weekly issues are devoted to a single topic and feature an overview, background, chronology, current situation, outlook, and bibliography.
👥 Finding Lived Experience Voices
People directly affected by or involved with the issue
Contained in:
- Personal narratives
- Interviews
- Memoirs
- Oral histories
- Community publications
Search in:
- Magazine databases
- YouTube videos
- Podcast episodes
- Blogs (with verification)
Search terms to try:
- "interview"
- "personal story"
- "experience"
- "first-hand account"
- "testimony"
Tips:
- Look for sources that center marginalized perspectives
- Verify authenticity through lateral research
- Consider multimedia sources
🔬 Finding Expert Voices
Professionals with specialized knowledge in the field
Contained in:
- Professional analyses
- Policy papers
- Industry reports
- TED talks
- Expert interviews
Search in:
- Google with specific search terms
- Professional journals
- Government websites (.gov)
- Organization sites (.org)
- Think tank publications
Verifying expertise:
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Do a lateral search in new tab to check credentials
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Look for credentials & publications
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Watch for warning signs like no verifiable credentials