DACC Library: Opposing Viewpoints: Getting Started

Opposing Viewpoints: Gale In Context Series
Content: Offers contextual information and diverse perspectives on hundreds of current social issues, including continuously updated viewpoints, topic overviews, magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary sources, statistics, multimedia content, and vetted website links.
Purpose: Supports research, critical thinking, and informed discussion by providing balanced resources and multiple perspectives on controversial and relevant social topics.

Utilize the Browse Issues feature below to help choose your research topic.

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CQ Researcher
Content: Offers in-depth coverage of today’s most pressing issues with full-length articles that include overviews, historical backgrounds, chronologies, pro/con debates, and additional research resources. Features graphics, photos, and sidebar highlights to complement the reports.
Purpose: Supports informed research and analysis by providing comprehensive and balanced perspectives on current events and critical topics.
Points of View Reference Source
Content: Offers resources that present multiple sides of controversial issues, including articles and essays designed to help students develop persuasive arguments, enhance analytical thinking, and better understand complex topics, with audio functionality for HTML full-text articles.
Purpose: Supports critical thinking and academic writing by providing balanced perspectives and tools for analyzing and debating controversial topics.