LibGuides: CM 223: Argumentation &amp; Debate Research Guide: Resources for Controversial Issues

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Sources for debates and controversial issues

Ideas for debate topics, organized by theme and current events:

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new window
Point and counterpoint resources on controversial issues with an extensive index of current issues.

All Sides
Aims to expose people to information and ideas from all sides of the political spectrum so they can better understand the world — and each other.
ProCon.org
Excellent website that has many controversial and popular Pro/Con topics.

Credo Reference

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text online access to hundreds of multidisciplinary reference book collections, including art, history, law, medicine, psychology, technology, bilingual dictionaries and encyclopedias.

Gale Virtual Reference Library

eBooks (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Gale eBooks offers broad cross-curricular collection of non-fiction titles, supporting science, geography, history, language arts, business and other subjects. Optimized for search and discovery, the Gale eBooks platform enables you to search through multiple nonfiction eBooks within a single search.

ProQuest eBook Central

Online access to thousands of e-book titles in the humanities and social sciences. Books can be viewed online or downloaded to your PC or tablet. (requires Eckerd College login from both on- and off-campus)

Campus Wide Newspaper Subscriptions

New York Times Online (Registration link) This link opens in a new window
All faculty, students, and staff can access the New York Times website directly by setting up their access via the Eckerd Library subscription. Requires an initial one-time registration from ON-CAMPUS. See our First Time Account Setup Instructions for more information.
New York Times TimesMachine (1851 - 2002) This link opens in a new window
The TimesMachine contains digital replicas of New York Times papers from 1851 - 2002. You will need to login with your Eckerd-linked New York Times account to access this resource.

Atlantic (Registration link) This link opens in a new window
Access in-depth reporting and analysis from the Atlantic via our institutional subscription. Just go to the Atlantic website and use the Sign in through your Institution link to connect to Eckerd College's account. Access is available through The Atlantic website only (excludes mobile app access).

Wall Street Journal Online (Registration link) This link opens in a new window
Full access to the Wall Street Journal online. Requires an initial one-time registration. See our First Time Account Setup Instructionsfor more information about the process.

Washington Post This link opens in a new window
Unlimited digital access to the WashingtonPost.com from on- and off-campus iTo sign in, use the Log in with Google option and sign in with your Eckerd email account. See our First Time Account Setup Instructions for more information about the process.

Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) supports the academic research of Eckerd College students, faculty, and staff by obtaining books, chapters, articles, and electronic resources from other libraries. ILL also shares Eckerd's collection with other libraries around the country.

Login to your ILL account with your current Eckerd College username and password to view and submit requests, request renewals, update your contact information, and more.

Pro Tip: Enable text message alerts under the Communication Preference tab, and we'll text you when your book or article is ready for pickup. Faculty may choose delivery of print books to your collegium mailbox; simply choose the correct collegium in the dropdown menu for Pickup Location.