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Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, Points of View Reference Source provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills. This resource covers 568 topics, each with an Overview, Point and Counterpoint articles, and a Guide to Critical Analysis. Click for all topics covered.
Resources for Critical Analysis
Points of View Reference Source covers hundreds of topics, each with an Overview (objective background/description), Point (argument), and Counterpoint (opposing argument).
Each topic also features a Guide to Critical Analysis which helps the reader evaluate the controversy and enhances students’ ability to read critically, develop their own perspective on the issues, and write or debate an effective argument on the topic.
Points of View Reference Source provides a balance of materials from all viewpoints with:
The database also offers related images and supplementary research guides for writing position papers, developing arguments, and debating.
Searching Points of View Reference Center
From the Points of View Reference Center Homepage, you can perform a basic or advanced search using the search bar.
You can also scroll down on the page to see some topics trending in the news.
The full list of topics can be found further down the page as shown in the images below.
Once you complete your search or click one of the highlighted topics, a new page will open with your results. There are several things to note on this page which correspond to the arrows in the image below.
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