LibGuides: Collapse (2019): Research Process

Research Model

Option #1:

Google the cause for collapse or endurance (e.g., deforestation) and identify regions of the world where this might be a problem.

Option #2:

Search for your "cause" in the databases below

Diamond Causes for Collapse or Endurance
This list was developed over the years by students working on various iterations of the Collapse project.

Global Issues in Context This link opens in a new window
username & password info at bit.ly/nchsaccess. Global Issues In Context supports global awareness and provides a global perspective while tying together a wealth of authoritative content, empowering learners to critically analyze and understand the most important issues of the modern world.
Statista This link opens in a new window
username & password info at bit.ly/nchsaccess. Statista – The portal for statistics. Immediate access to over one million statistics and facts.

Global Issues in Context This link opens in a new window
username & password info at bit.ly/nchsaccess. Global Issues In Context supports global awareness and provides a global perspective while tying together a wealth of authoritative content, empowering learners to critically analyze and understand the most important issues of the modern world.
National Newspapers This link opens in a new window
username & password info at bit.ly/nchsaccess. This Current News databases includes:
Christian Science Monitor (1988-current)
Hartford Courant (1992-current)
New York Times (1980-current)
Wall Street Journal (1984-current)
Washignton Post (1987-current)
You can cross search all these papers simultaneously, delimit your search terms to title or publication, and look for specific article types (e.g., OP-ED, which is labeled "Commentary")
Access World News This link opens in a new window
username & password info at bit.ly/nchsaccess. BEST FEATURE(S): International newspapers. CITATION QUALITY:The worst! DESCRIPTION: This comprehensive contemporary news article collection is ideal for exploring issues and events at the local, regional, national and international level.
Statista This link opens in a new window
username & password info at bit.ly/nchsaccess. Statista – The portal for statistics. Immediate access to over one million statistics and facts.

History in Context: World This link opens in a new window
username & password info at bit.ly/nchsaccess. World History In Context reaches back to the ancient world — and forward to today's headlines — to deliver a chronicle of the great cultures and societies that have formed the history of the human race. Rare primary sources, reliable reference and multi-media content put this vast topic into context for students.
Smithsonian Primary Sources This link opens in a new window
username & password info at bit.ly/nchsaccess. Smithsonian Collections Online delivers primary source content that's essential for today's researcher. The digitized materials within Smithsonian Collections Online span multidisciplinary topics for both research and education.