Background Articles and Databases - FS 100 - College Success - Ogle - McCaskey - LibGuides at Harrisburg Area Community College

What is a Background Article?

Background articles contains information that:

Biography In Context This link opens in a new window
Biographies of influential people worldwide and from many time periods. Includes encyclopedia articles, magazine articles, and some multimedia.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Full-text periodicals on issues from 1923 through current. All articles include an introduction to the topic, a lengthy overview, background information, the current situation, the outlook, and a pro/con section.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Articles from encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference sources from all subject areas. Includes images, audio pronunciation files, maps, and data tables.
Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Topic overviews, contrasting viewpoints, articles, primary source documents, statistics, videos, and recommended websites covering specific issues.