SIRS Issues Researcher Portal Interface

SIRS ® Issues Researcher delivers the pros and cons on today’s complex social issues. Critical current issues and enduring social issues are covered through full-text articles, multimedia, primary sources, government documents and reference material from over 1,800 national and international sources.  All publications and are hand indexed to subject headings. 

Search Methods:

• Subject Headings - Use to search a subject index to quickly locate the most relevant results.

• Keyword/Natural Language - Use to locate results based upon your own combination of key words and phrases.

Database Features:

• That’s Debatable – That's Debatable is an online poll highlighting a specific social issue and includes a text summary of the issue with links to more information to help create an informed vote.

• Today's News - The top national and global headline news stories are dynamically updated to bring you up to the minute breaking news.

• Focus on Terrorism - Covers every aspect of the current crisis, providing a global perspective on the terrorism issue affecting the United States.

• Natural Disasters – Coverage of news, economic impact, emergency preparations and background information related to hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and other disasters that have struck the world.  

• Maps of the World - Over 500 detailed, colorful maps are available as an online reference almanac.

• Spotlight on - Articles selected as a sampling from the SIRS Knowledge Source®   database to encourage research and awareness of the topical issues.

• Curriculum Pathfinders - Pathfinders provides resources for curriculum support and homework help in all subjects.

• World Almanac® Excerpts and Maps - Articles about world history, profiles of all the nations of the world, and other important facts. Over 3000 detailed, colorful maps are available as an online reference almanac.

Note: Your license may not include access to all databases.