Selection includes general reference encyclopedias as well as Current Issues databases for topic ideas and overviews of controversial topics.
Searchable reference sources on all topics. 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.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context supports virtually any curricular need. Its informed, differing views present each side of an issue and help students develop critical thinking skills and draw their own conclusions. Exclusive Viewpoint pages bring balance and perspective to every controversy using targeted arguments from recognized subject-matter experts and top journalistic sources.
Integrates news, global viewpoints, reference materials, country information, primary source documents, videos, statistics, and more to help learners critically analyze and understand the most important issues of the modern world within government, law, health, science and technology, society and culture.
Background information can be very important as you begin your research especially if you are working in an unfamiliar subject area. It can:
See sources at the bottom of this page you can use to find background information on your topic.