Pearson Pipeline

What do you do if you’re asked to advocate for a position that you don’t know anything about for a debate the next day? The Internet may be a good place to start but you might only find informational articles or ones that talk generally about one position. An easier way is to click on the library’s CQ Researcher database or the Opposing Viewpoints database. Both databases offer pro and con arguments on all kinds of topics. CQ Researcher is investigated by and written by seasoned journalists with most containing some statistical data. Opposing Viewpoints focuses on social issues, but can also include statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and more. After searching these databases and finding speaking points, there’s no debate that you’ll be the winner.

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