Argument, Persuasion and Bias: Databases and Websites

Updated weekly, with an extensive backfile, Issues & Controversies offers in-depth articles—each presenting both sides of an issue clearly, coherently, and without bias—made to inspire thought-provoking debates. Its straightforward presentation of the key facts, arguments, history, and current context of today’s most important and timely issues makes the database an ideal resource for research papers, debate preparation, and persuasive writing assignments.

Points of View Reference Center has the information you need to better understand controversial issues and craft persuasive arguments – in speech and in writing. Each subject is given a Pro and Con argument plus a detailed background of the issue.

Covering a wide array of subject areas from the arts and multicultural studies to the STEM subjects, Advanced Placement Source offers students the essential research materials to achieve academic success in honors, AP or IB programs.

JSTOR is an online library of trusted academic research. It includes thousands of journals, ebooks, and primary sources. Used at over 5,000 colleges and universities, JSTOR encompasses over 75 disciplines.

A Comprehensive list of the databases available from our EBSCO collection. Just click the database(s) you would like to search, or search the whole collection, for the information that you need.