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This subject guide is intended as a tool for helping students choose
a topic for persuasive essay assignments. It includes
books,
databases,
websites, and
periodicals.
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Books |
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Opposing viewpoints: (check the
call numbers for location)
This book series
provides opinions and arguments on a variety of societal issues,
including pros and cons.
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Taking Sides: Clashing views:
(check the call numbers for location) Organized around a general
topic, this book series addresses specific questions with
argumentative articles written by informed observers.
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Contemporary World Issues:
(check the call numbers for location) This series features
explanation, chronology, biographical sketches, and legal
considerations for selected global issues.
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Databases |
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CQ Researcher:
Weekly reports about popular issues including background,
history, chronology, bibliography, pro/con, and outlook.
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Issues & Controversies:
Comprehensive reports include links to related topics and relevant
news events.
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SIRS Issues Researcher:
Specialized database provides brief overview,
pro/con, and links to a variety of relevant documents.
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Websites |
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Public
Agenda: A variety of documents including reports, fact files,
and opinion polling results.
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National Issues
Forums: Informed reports of public opinion based on data
gathered through community forums across the country.
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Debatabase: A large collection of argumentative topics with
introductory and background information; also includes concise
example arguments.
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BBC News:
Americas: Continuously updated news stories from around the
Western Hemisphere.
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Periodicals |
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Facts on File: Weekly World News Digest: (Ref 909.82 F143)
A weekly collection of news items from around the world organized
according to categories such as subject, personal name, company,
organization, geographic area, and news topic.
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