There are two sides to every issue and we need to consider information from both sides. The more we know about both sides of an issue, the better our paper will be! We have books on various topics that show both sides of an issue. You can search our online catalog for a book on your topic. Another way to find information? Use the databases - online resources available 24/7. Using the databases at home? You will need the passwords - they are in your agenda books.
We have two databases available through www.wildelake.com that can give you both sides of an issue. Look for the Academic tab on the front page and select Research Databases. The first database to check out is:
SIRS - Pro/Con
Look on the right side of the front page for the box called Pro vs. Con. Look at the bottom of this box and click on More issues . This will open up this section. Your topic may be in the alphabetical list on the front page. If it isn't, use the Search box and enter your topic. All these topics feature an overview of the issue and pro and con articles on the topic. Images and timelines are also available.
Questions on how to use this? Please ask the Media Center staff.
We have another database that gives examples of both sides of an issue. Go back to the Research Databases page and look for:
Gale Databases - Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Open this link and look for Opposing Viewpoints. You can search the alphabetical list for your topic or enter the term in the search box. Once you receive your results, you may want to click on the Viewpoints tab first. Look over the rest of the tabs on the results page - you can find links to primary source material, images, links to other websites and more.
Remember - if you need help, please ask!
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