2. Background Research - English 1A - Hahn - LibGuides at Evergreen Valley College Library

Reference Databases

OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS DATABASE

Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window
Opposing Viewpoints is a great place to get started with your research. This database has background information on controversial issues. Use the Background and Viewpoint articles to help narrow down your topics and formulate your research questions.

Other suggested reference databases to provide you with background research:

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
CQ Researcher includes current, hot topic reports providing unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy.
Issues and Controversies This link opens in a new window
Issues & Controversies provides reports that explore hundreds of hot topics in politics, government, business, society, education, and popular culture. This is a great database for the beginning of the research process since it provides foundational overviews for nearly 800 current topics that profoundly impact society.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Gale eBooks contains keyword searchable reference sources. This is a good starting point for your research project. Use this database to get an overview of a topic and identify keywords and topics to identify further research.

Please complete the following activity:

1. Go to the database: Opposing Viewpoints.

2. Search for your topic.

3. Look through the Reference and Viewpoint articles

4. Email relevant articles to yourself.