Print version is available at http://www.library.ilstu.edu/assets/pdf/handouts/issuescontroversies.pdf

Articles – Electronic Sources

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center

Contains nearly articles, primary documents, biographies, statistics, topic overviews, court case overview, profiles of federal agencies and special interest groups, reviewed and subject-indexed web sites, images and more than 135 full-text periodicals and newspapers for over 100 controversial issues. Print version is highlighted below.

CQ Researcher

Online version of print source that focuses on current and controversial topics and examines multiple sides of the issues involved (1991-present).

CQ Weekly

Online version of print source that provides comprehensive, non-partisan information about activities and issues on Capitol Hill (1983-present).

Articles – Print Sources

Issues and Controversies on File
JK1.I77 – Floor 4 (2000-2009); older issues available upon request

A twice monthly digest of news analysis and background information with cumulative index (1999-present).

Editorials on File
D410.E35 – Floor 3 (2000-2009); older issues available upon request

Twice monthly publication. Includes editorials reprinted from more than 150 daily North American newspapers. Editorials are arranged by topic. Each topical section is accompanied by background information related to the topic. Includes index (1970-present).

Books

Current volumes from these five series of books, published since 2000, are available at the Circulation Desk for one-hour checkout.

Contemporary World Issues - information on the series from the publisher

Library in a Book - information on the series from the publisher

Opposing Viewpoints - information on the series from the publisher

The Reference Shelf - information on the series from the publisher

Taking Sides - information on the series from the publisher