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Articles: How to Identify, Find, and Use Them

This guide introduces key article types and shows where to find them using academic library tools and databases.

Definition & Purpose

Definition & Purpose

Newspaper articles are journalistic pieces published daily or weekly in print or online newspapers. They provide current information about events, trends, opinions, and public reactions. These articles are typically written by journalists or correspondents and are edited by newsrooms — but they are not peer-reviewed.

In academic research, newspaper articles are useful for:

  • Capturing contemporary reactions to events
  • Providing firsthand reporting from a specific time and place
  • Analyzing media framing or public discourse
  • Understanding socio-political or economic context

They are especially relevant for:

  • Business case research
  • Market and public opinion analysis
  • Ethics, sustainability, and social impact studies

When to Use Newspaper Articles

When to Use Newspaper Articles

Newspaper content is useful when you need:

  • Timely reporting on events, policies, or economic developments
  • Insight into public reactions or stakeholder responses
  • Material for discourse or media framing analysis
  • Supporting examples in case studies or real-world discussions

Example: In a research paper about corporate crisis communication, articles from The Globe and Mail, La Presse, or The New York Times can help trace how businesses responded to public scrutiny and how media outlets framed the incident.

Accessing Newspaper Articles

Accessing Newspaper Articles

Use the following databases and tools to access local and international news sources:

  • Factiva: Business and financial news from international newspapers, including Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and Le Monde.
  • Eureka: French-language newspapers including La Presse, Le Devoir, and Les Affaires.
  • CBCA Complete: Canadian news publications, including business-related press.
  • ProQuest Central: Broad access to U.S. and international newspapers.

Tip: Use date filters to focus on specific time periods or events.