Our Library has many books that take a position on topics. These have been set aside for you on a cart. Remember that you can order books from our LION Catalog on the home page and have them reserved for you by using the number on the front of your student ID. You may also renew overdue books online from this same site with your student number.
Online Resources
Opposing Viewpoints -- Resources on controversial topics
LSC Libraries--Position Papers--Papers on contemporary issues
Opinion Pages--Topics and opinions
Cambridge Hot Topics--Numerous topics explored
Virtual Libraries
Librarian's Internet Index -- Excellent web sites grouped by topic
Internet Public Library--Selected by U of Michigan Graduate Researchers
Digital Librarian--Numerous selected sites by topic
Search Engine
Search Engine-- Google--Use Advanced Search
"With the Exact Phrase" will give great results if the phrase is well constructed. Use the words such as these when you are looking for information on the "for" side: recommend, support, pro, backing, advocating, championing, in favor of, approve, admire, follow, endorse
Use these words for information on the "against" side: con, oppose, object, disagree, contradict, censure, denounce, differ, dissent, controversial
Magazines and Journals