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New York Times is a Quality News Source

New York Times with URL

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Search directly or through Google, by putting in "New York Times" and your subject.

Statistical Information

If you need to collect statistical information to argue a point, the BUSINESS RESOURCES GUIDE will refer you to quality web sources with reliable data.

Pew Research Center

Specifically, the Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions.

Related Guides

Refer to the full list of research guides for addtional resources by subject and discipline.

Books & e-Books

The Library's physical collections focus on art and design. For broader topics, look for e-books:


Or use one of the many other Los Angeles-area libraries available to the Otis Community:

Recommended Databases

NOTE: Many of the databases will create citations automatically so that you don't need to create it yourself. It's a real time saver!

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