Controversial Social Issues
Databases Great for controverial topics!!!
SIRS Researcher - unique to this database is that it gives you the an overview of the issue and a summary of each side, in addition to articles from newspapers, magazines, and reference ebooks.
Gale – Opposing Viewpoints - don't miss this one!! check out the reference tab (Gale publishes serveral top-notch controversial issues book series which are only available in this database) and the statistics and multimedia tabs for quick access to those types of information.
ABC-CLIO – Issues: Understanding Controversy & Society
Issues and Controversies
Web Sites
Multnomah County Library Homework Center
ProCon.org
Opposing Views: Issues, Experts, Answers
Internet Public Library - Social Issues and Social Welare Resources
The Center for Public Integrity
Kingwood College Library Online
Debatabase
Hot paper topics: St. Ambrose University Library
Human Rights Watch
International Affairs Resources
Social Issues Research Center
Jurist Legal News and Research
Gallup Organization - articles and statistics based on polling data.
Public Agenda Online - nonpartisan, nonprofit public opinion research and citizen education organization.
Google News Timeline
Debatepedia - Be careful to evaluate the arguments for credibility!
Books
Reference Books
R 306.4 Pro/Con
Nonfiction Books
The library has many circulating books on the critical issues of our times. To locate books in the Minooka Community High School Library, search Alexandria using your topic as keyword. If you don't already have a topic, you can find lists of books on social issues by typing in:
Current Controversies
Opposing Viewpoints
Contemporary Issues
At Issue
Open for Debate
Overview Series
Examining Pop Culture
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