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Issues and Controversies

 

Books: Search OPAC (Library Online Catalog)
Type in a word or phrase for your topic and try a keyword search. Also type in "Opposing Viewpoints", "At Issue," or "Current Controversies" and click on “Series.”

Online: All our databases are on the homepage of the Urbana High School Library. (User IDs /passwords are available for home use.) Try the following:


Facts on File: Issues and Controversies database. Type in a word or phrase that describes your topic (e.g. global warming, steroid use, or euthanasia). Note whether it is sorted by date or relevance. Click on the “print/citation” button to see how to cite it.

eLibrary - an online database. You will need to enter a user ID and password and then click on the button that indicates "ProQuest/ eLibrary products. Next select eLibrary. Type in a word or phase describing you topic. Also notice that you can click on the Topic menu to browse topics.

 

Other Internet Resources:

Social Issues directory from the Multnomah County Library

Subject directory from the Internet Public Library (IPL)

 

Good Luck!

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Last updated Feb. 2007 

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