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brief, basic information laid out in an easy-to-read format. May use informal language. (Includes most news articles)
provides additional background information and further reading. Introduces some subject-specific language.
lengthy, detailed information. Frequently uses technical/subject-specific language. (Includes most analytical articles)
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Examples of Social Issues
Issues in Society
The College Library subscribes to the 'Issues in Society' publication.
Each book in the Issues in Society series targets a specific social issue and comprises a thoroughly researched compilation of the latest news, facts, statistics and commentary from trusted sources. Many titles cover a range of opinions on controversial topics, providing the perfect platform to provoke debate, stimulate critical analysis and encourage further research.
All 'Issues In Society' titles can be found in PDF form here or in the College Library.
Examples of relevant Issues in Society titles:
Racial Prejudice and Discrimination by 
Asylum Seekers and Immigration Centres (Issues in Society ebook) by 
Suicide Prevention by
Australia's suicide rate has decreased by 17% over the past decade (ABS,2012), however suicide remains the leading cause of death amongs Australians 15-34 years of age. What are the risks and warning signs for people contemplating this devastating, final act. This book informs young people, parents and educators about suicide awareness, intervention and prevention. Life is worth living, help and support are at hand.
Social Media and Young People (Issues in Society ebook) by 
Gender Inequality and Discrimination by 
The climate change crisis (Issues in Society ebook) by Social Issues - Books in the College Library
Atmospheric : the burning story of climate change by 
The Proudest Blue: a story of hijab and family by 
Gender and Global Justice (Follett ebook) by Song Lyric Search Engines
Songs for Change on Spotify & YouTube
The inmates of a Darwin prison are shown in a completely new light in Australia's first ever documentary musical Prison Songs, as they share their feelings, faults and experiences in an extraordinary way through song. 80% of the prisoners here are Indigenous Australians.
