Some periodicals are available in print - some online through databases. Some are available in both formats. (See notes below each title).
Evidence found in newspaper, magazine and journal articles is more specific than background information and support your arguments. Scholarly (peer-reviewed) articles are often required for academic papers. These articles are found using subscription library databases.
The short list of databases on this page may be particularly useful for your assignment. A full list of our databases can be found here:
The Films on Demand database includes short videos relating to Fashion, Apparel, Fabrics, Textiles and Merchandising.
Once in the database, select the Collection "Family and Consumer Sciences." Then select a subtopic such as "Fashion and Apparel."