English 383 - Synthesis Project (Cottrell): Home
Recommended Library Databases
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Gale Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Full-text resources on a broad spectrum of social issues.
In Gale Opposing Viewpoints, click Browse Issues if you're still looking for a topic.
Otherwise, use the search box at the top.
Reference articles provide a neutral overview of topics. Viewpoint articles are opinion pieces that explore one side of the debate.
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Issues & Controversies This link opens in a new window
Explores more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture.
In Issues & Controversies, browse issues by scrolling down or use the search box at the top.
Issues are presented with a debatable question and a pro/con article.
Related (and more current) news articles can be found under the News tab of an article.
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Reports cover topics in health, international affairs, education, public policy, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy.
In CQ Researcher, click Browse Topics if you're still looking for a topic.
Otherwise, use the search box at the top right.
Most footnotes have URLs if you wish to read the author's source articles.
Recommended Websites
"AllSides™ strengthens our democratic society with balanced news, diverse perspectives, and real conversation."
National and international news coverage. Opinion pieces lean toward the left.
Click here for instructions on how to activate your unlimited access to The New York Times.
National and international news coverage with a focus on business and economics. Opinion articles lean toward the right.
Click on the key icon for the username/password that gives you unlimited access.
Local news coverage. Opinion pieces lean left.
Click on the key icon for the username/password that gives you unlimited access.
National and international news coverage in the form of audio and print articles.
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