LibGuides: How to Use Issues & Controversies: The Basics

Pro & Con

Every Issues & Controversies issue has a supporters and opponents section at the beginning of the article.

Check Opposing Viewpoints or CQ Researcher for another easy place to find pro and con arguments.

Need a Topic?

If you're stumped, try Issues & Controversies. You can browse through Issues by Subject until you find one you like. You can also use the Issues A-Z list to get ideas for topics.

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You can get started by using the search box or browsing for titles by topic.

Issues & Controversies Issues & Controversies covers the hotly debated issues of the day. It combines authoritative factual analysis, clear explanations of opposing points of view and numerous special features, so students and other users can quickly grasp the essentials of even the most complex topics. Chronologies, illustrations, maps, tables, sidebars, bibliographies and contact information augment the balanced, accurate coverage of current and historical events. Includes pro and con info.

What's In It?

Issues & Controversies covers controversial topics and includes chronologies, illustrations, maps, tables, sidebars, statistics, bibliographies, contact information and the current and historical events related to the topic.

If you need graphics or statistics on your topic, this database is a great place to find them.