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Argumentative Research

For writing persuasive arguments, these databases are specifically designed to provide all types and formats of sources:

Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window
Scholarly articles, News articles and Audio-visual content, Opinions, Primary sources, Reference, and Websites on topics of social interest. Scholarly content and general reader. Recommended for argumentative research.
Issues & Controversies (FoF) This link opens in a new window
Resources covering current issues in politics, business, law, energy, education, health, society, and culture. Presents pro and con, designed for student debate research. Includes overview articles and videos, primary sources, timelines, and bibliographies. Also editorial cartoons. Browse topics or keyword search. Recommended for argumentative research.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Reports related to topics in the news and social and political issues. Recommended for topic overviews and for argumentative essays.
Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Overview articles, opinions, some primary sources, presenting multiple sides of topical issues. Browse topics or keyword search. Designed for argumentative research.