Research Guides: Controversy / Argumentative: Databases

DATABASES: CONTROVERSY

This is a list of the different databases containing articles and information about controversial issues.

Global Issues in Context This link opens in a new window
Presents analysis of 21st century issues - social, political, military, economic, environmental, science related, health related, cultural - and headlines in world hot spots.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window
Overviews and pro/con arguments about current controversial topics.
Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Contains over 600 viewpoint essays, with overviews, points, and counterpoints to many controversial topics.

Tutorial: Off-Campus Database & eBook Access

WHAT'S A LIBRARY DATABASE?

eJournals and articles are usually accessed through library databases. This video by the RMIT Libraries of Melbourne, Australia shows you the how and why of database access.