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Research Databases for Controversial Topics

Opposing Viewpoints
Find credible sources on hundreds of social and political issues with Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Unlike websites, this database simplifies your search by bringing together articles, videos, and statistics you can trust and cite.
Issues & Controversies
This resource presents the key facts, arguments, history, and current context of today’s most important issues clearly and without bias. It is an ideal resource for research papers, debate preparation, and persuasive writing assignments.
CQ Researcher
Original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news, CQ Researcher offers in-depth, unbiased coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on a wide range of topics. economy, crime, and civil liberties. Each 12,000-word CQ Researcher report is a unique work, investigated and written by a seasoned journalist, professionally fact-checked, and footnoted to facilitate further research.
ProCon
Provides the pros and cons of controversial issues shaping our society. Entries are supported with background information that delves into the issue, with pro and con arguments, verified facts and additional reading.
Points of View Reference Center
Overview articles, opinions, some primary sources, presenting multiple sides of topical issues. Browse topics or keyword search. Designed for argumentative research.

Academic Search Complete
A comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database
Applied Science & Technology Source
Extensive coverage of research and development within the applied sciences and computing disciplines
CREDO Reference
More than 900 reference works providing background information for many topics, including technology. Search within multiple sources using keywords, or browse topics in different subjects. Recommended for introductory research in all topics.

PsycARTICLES This link opens in a new window
Full text, peer reviewed, scholarly, and scientific journals on all aspects of psychology.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection This link opens in a new window
Academic journals related to psychology and behavioral sciences

Science Reference Center
A comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content.This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc.

Social Sciences Full Text This link opens in a new window
Social Sciences Full Text provides sources covering a wide array of subjects, including addiction studies, ethics, public welfare, urban studies and more. This database covers the latest concepts, theories, and methods from both applied and theoretical aspects of the social sciences,

HOW-TO GUIDES and TUTORIALS

OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Guide (PDF document)
Opposing Viewpoints Recorded Webinar (Video, approx. 30 min.)
This webinar explores this rich resource for debaters that includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive statistics, and more.
Opposing Viewpoints - Topic Pages (Video, approx. 15 min.)
This tutorial shows you how to use topic pages within Opposing Viewpoints to research key issues and topics of debate.

ISSUES & CONTROVERSIES

Issues & Controversies Fact Sheet (PDF document)
Issues & Controversies Overview (Video, approx. 6 min.)
A quick video tutorial on searching the Issues & Controversies database.

CQ RESEARCHER