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Controversial Topics Library Guide

If you want to do some research for an argumentative research paper or a debate, you're in the right place! Explore this guide to find articles presenting differing opinions and in-depth research, in addition too books, ebooks, streaming video, local resources, and writing help.

Online Databases for Browsing & Research

CQ Researcher
Reports on current controversial issues, topics in the news, and social and political issues with summaries, background information, bibliographies, & more

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Opposing Viewpoints In Context (Gale)
Essays offering opposing points of view on controversial social issues; includes journal and reference articles, audio-visual resources, and links to Websites

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Points of View Reference Source (EBSCO)
Contains resources that present multiple sides of an issue.

Gather Background Information

CREDO Reference
Hundreds of searchable reference books on a wide variety of subjects including business, history, science, social science, and the humanities.
Reference Shelf Online
From Salem Press/Grey House Publishing, this resource provides comprehensive, balanced coverage of issues of importance in modern society; each issue contains dozens of carefully selected articles and documents from respected periodicals and media outlets

More Online Databases for Research

Use these databases to research controversial topics.

EBSCOhost
A collection of databases containing full-text articles from thousands of magazines, journals, and newspapers covering a wide range of subjects; includes Academic Search Premier, MasterFile, and many more

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ProQuest Research Library
Full-text peer-reviewed articles from a broad range of academic subjects including arts, business, children, education, general interest, health, humanities, international, law, military, multicultural, psychology, sciences, social sciences, and women's interests.

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