CQ Researcher is a great resource for in-depth and balanced explorations of the most pressing issues in the news.

CQ Researcher provides award winning coverage of topical and recent stories and events. Their reports are written by experienced journalists, footnoted and professionally fact-checked.

• Comprehensive analysis on issues in the news

• Background information on general, popular topics

• Multiple perspectives on controversial issues

After you have entered a search term and selected a report to read, this menu will appear along the left side of your screen. It offers some great features to help you find exactly the kind of information you are looking for.

Full Report will give you the full CQ Researcher article on your topic or issue. This is the default landing from your search results.

Introduction and Overview will give you expanded basic information on the topic.

Outlook offers some ideas and predictions on the future of the issue.

Pro/Con gives you differing perspectives from people who have a stake in the issue, such as business leaders, public figures, and politicians.

Chronology is a timeline. This feature lays out events related to the issue in chronological order.

Maps/Graphs contain charts and graphs about the issue. These charts will use recent statistical data.

If you need more traditional scholarly sources, try the Bibliography section. 

The Next Step gives you additional resources for further reading. As CQ Researcher is focused on journalism and news reporting, the resources are usually newspaper or magazine articles. 

Contacts will connect you to experts on the topic. This section contains a list of organizations, offices, and people you can contact for more information.