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ENGWR 300 (online) - Professor Tabrizi (Spring 2020): Getting Started

Why Should I Use This Database?

Here are a few reasons why the Opposing Viewpoints database is a good place to start your research:

You can Opposing Viewpoints to gather background information on your topic, so if it's a topic that is new to you or unfamiliar to you, you can learn some general information about it before you begin doing more specific or focused research on your topic.
Many of the topics you search for will have "Viewpoints" which include pro and con arguments on your topic.

How to Use the Opposing Viewpoints Database - Video

How to Use Opposing Viewpoints to Find and Email Articles

Step 1. Type in essential keywords (e.g. fast food child*).

Search for terms: fast food and child*

Step 2. Click on "Viewpoints".

Step 3. Scan titles for a relevant article.

Step 4. Email relevant articles to yourself.

Access the Opposing Viewpoints Database

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Viewpoint articles on current social issues and controversial topics.

TIP: Begin your search with 1-3 essential keywords.

TOPIC: Fast food has negative impact on children's health and their quality of life.

Good keywords: fast food child*
Not so good keywords: children's quality of life

The asterisk * will expand your results: child* = child, children