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In approaching the complex and multifaceted topic of the Israel-Palestine conflict, it's crucial to have a well-rounded understanding that encompasses both the historical context and current issues. To facilitate effective and focused research, we have organized this section into two primary categories of databases: 'Current Issues' and 'Historical.'
Current Issues Databases: This section is dedicated to databases that provide access to materials focusing on recent developments, current perspectives, and ongoing debates surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict. These resources are ideal for students looking to understand the present-day dynamics, including the latest political movements, social implications, and international responses.
Historical Databases: Understanding the historical context is indispensable for any comprehensive study of the Israel-Palestine conflict. This category includes databases that offer historical documents, archival material, and scholarly analysis tracing the origins and evolution of the conflict. These resources are particularly valuable for exploring the root causes, major events, and significant turning points that have shaped the trajectory of the conflict over the years.
Each category is curated to help you navigate the wealth of information available and to assist in identifying the most relevant and authoritative sources for your research needs.
Below are some useful keywords/search terms to get you started on the research process!
Using Boolean Operators in Searches
AND: This operator narrows your search by combining terms. It ensures that all search results contain all the terms you've specified. For example, "Hamas AND Fatah" will return articles that mention both groups.
OR: This operator broadens your search by including results that contain either of the terms. It's useful for searching for synonyms or related concepts. For instance, "Two-State Solution OR One-State Solution" will give results that discuss either concept.
NOT: This operator excludes certain terms from your search. It helps to focus the search by removing topics that are not of interest. For example, "Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process NOT Oslo Accords" will return articles on the peace process that don't specifically discuss the Oslo Accords.
Combine these Boolean operators (AND, OR, and NOT) to refine their searches effectively. For instance, they could use "Intifada AND Human Rights Violations NOT Gaza" to find information on human rights violations during the Intifadas, excluding those specific to the Gaza Strip.
Remember, using these operators can significantly impact the quality and relevance of the information retrieved, making the research process more efficient and targeted.
A multidisciplinary database containing academic journals, magazines, periodicals, reports, books and videos on a wide range of academic subjects. It has 10,021 active full-text journals and magazines, including a large collection of peer reviewed journals and full-text back files for some titles. Watch tutorial.
Gale In Context: Global Issues is a database providing global perspectives, news, and reference materials on world issues and current events. Watch tutorial.
A one-stop source for information on today’s hottest social issues. Features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine, academic journal, newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to websites. Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints is a research database that explores contrasting sides of important issues, develops critical thinking skills, and allows you to form your own conclusions. Watch tutorial.
Gale OneFile: News provides access to thousands of full-text newspapers from local, regional, national, and international sources. It’s a one-stop resource for current news and searchable archives. Watch tutorial.
Explores more than 800 hot topics in politics, business, education, science and popular culture, including pro and con statements, primary source documents and statistics.
U.S. Major Dailies provides access to the five most respected U.S. national and regional newspapers: The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and the Wall Street Journal. With print and online editions, the titles offer researchers historic and current coverage of local, regional, and global events with journalistic balance and perspective. Watch tutorial.
Discover a comprehensive collection of periodical content covering topics across a wide range of philosophies and religions. Researchers will gain valuable insight about the impact religion has had on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Watch tutorial.
Gale OneFile: World History provides access to scholarly journals and magazines useful to both novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers. The database offers balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work established in the field.
JSTOR is a full-text electronic archive of the complete back issues of core scholarly journals covering a wide variety of disciplines, including economics, history, political science and sociology, as well as in other key fields in the humanities and social sciences. Watch tutorial.
