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US History in Context
Uncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. history from a variety of sources.
High School in Context
Explore thousands of topics across subjects including literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources.
Opposing Viewpoints
Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues.

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Academic Citations

Full Citation	In-text Citation
Scott, Tim. “The Path to Reform.” National Review, 2021. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/QWTFRB671454810/OVIC?u=meno23364&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=5e469676.	According to Tim Scott… Gun control should be reformed…(Scott).
Baron, Naomi S. “Redefining Reading: The Impact of Digital Communications Media.” PMLA, vol. 128, no.1, Jan. 2013, pp. 193-200.	Reading is “just half of literacy. The other half is writing” (Baron 194). One might even suggest that reading is never complete without writing. According to Naomi Baron, reading is “just half of literacy. The other half is writing” (194). One might even suggest that reading is never complete without writing.
Wenning, Elizabeth. "James B(ond) Stockdale." Gale Literature: Contemporary Authors, Gale, 2005. Gale In Context: Biography, link.gale.com/apps/doc/H1000115241/BIC?u=meno23364&sid=bookmark-BIC&xid=56586f3b. Accessed 5 Apr. 2023.	According to Elizabeth Wenning, James Stockdale first became acquainted with Ross Perot through his wife. James Stockdale first became acquainted with Ross Perot through his wife (Wenning).

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