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ISB 202 (Vergara): Background Information, Statistics, and Government Reports

Reports and Government Information

CQ Researcher Plus Archive 1923-present This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive reports containing background, controversy, data and statistics, government information, and pro/con viewpoints. Scientific topics are included.

Science.gov
Browse or search government scientific databases from major science agencies using a single search. Also contains links to specific government science agencies.

Statistics

Statista This link opens in a new window
Provides statistics and reports on a wide variety of topics including agriculture, advertising, health, hospitality, consumer goods and services, sports, technology, transportation, and much more.
ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
Statistics from several agencies on a wide variety of topics.

Online Encyclopedias

Can't find what you need in SearchPlus? Try these online encyclopedias for more background information:

Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
Includes over 200 reference works in the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences.
Oxford Reference Online (Premium Edition) This link opens in a new window
Contains online versions of dictionaries and encyclopedias previously published in paper by Oxford University Press.