Opposing Viewpoints in Context covers social and political issues with access to primary and secondary source material including journal articles, national and global news sources, pro/con viewpoint essays, videos, podcasts, and more. It also includes full-text access to the Opposing Viewpoints book series.
This interdisciplinary database supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes, making it an ideal resource for research across the curriculum. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills as they examine topics from all perspectives to draw their own conclusions.
Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more. Specific titles include The New York Times, Newsweek, Foreign Policy, American Scientist, and Education Week.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an ideal resource for debaters and researchers alike. It offers a breadth of information on over 400 topics from a variety of sources:
With fresh topics frequently added and a category on current national debate topics, this database provides quick and easy access to content on commonly studied and discussed issues.
There are always two sides to a story.
Stay informed with Opposing Viewpoints in Context.
Please visit our Databases A-Z page and select Opposing Viewpoints in Context to begin your search.
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