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In the early stages of your research, use reference databases like the ones listed below to find academically credible background information on global issues, events, and organizations.
Articles in reference databases can also be used to fact-check information you find elsewhere on the web. If you are looking for an issue to research, take a look at the recent headlines on the International News Feeds page of this guide to see what is happening in the world of human rights and global ethics.