LibGuides at USA: CA 110: Public Speaking: Controversial Topics

Controversial Viewpoints Database

Opposing Viewpoints in Context database is organized by controversial topics. It lists different types of items that fit that topic, including journal articles, newspaper articles, and magazine articles.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Opposing Viewpoints in Context is a one-stop source for information on today's hottest social issues. Drawing on acclaimed series published by Greenhaven Press and other Gale imprints, OVRC features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine, academic journal, and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to Websites. New to the database are Lexile reading levels for periodicals and an integrated national and state curriculum stand

Controversial Viewpoints Database Video

Review the Sources

Currency -
- How recently was this written, filmed, or created?
- How old is the information this source references?
- Has it been updated?
Relevance -
- What do other sources on the same topic say?
- Am I preferring to use this specific source because I agree with it?
Authority -
- Who is the author? Does the author seem to have expertise or experience in the subject?
- Is the source created or published by a person or group who benefits from the subject?
Accuracy -
- Where did the creators get their information from?
- Just like with your own research assignments, other items online should say where their information came from.
Purpose -
- Why was this item created?
- Who is the intended audience? Is this for experts or new people?