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Instructor: J. Moreno
English 120

PURPOSE: This research guide has been designed to help you complete your research assignment. 
 Controversial topics come from concepts or ideas that have various points of view, usually opposing viewpoints

STEP 1: Find Books

For topic ideas, search the Library homepage(or SDSU Library Catalog). Click on "Library Catalog". Use Keywords such as "opposing viewpoints", "controversial issues", or "social aspects" or "moral and ethical aspects".

STEP 2: Find articles

DIRECTIONS to find articles: 1) Go to Library homepage.  2) Click on Databases A-Z.  3) Select a database.  Note: if you use one of these databases from a remote location, you must enter your campus username and password.

  • General Onefile - database of articles from magazines and journals.

  • CQ Researcher - Excellent for political, social, family, education and health issues.

  • Opposing viewpoints - controversial issues. 

STEP 4: Use websites

 

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