This serves as a library guide for your English 1301 course (Instructor Christian). Through the narrative, links and videos found in this guide, students will recognize library services/ resources as well as better comprehend the search techniques/ strategies needed to conduct college level research required for course assignments/ projects. Should you need librarian assistance, look to the left (Contact Us) for open library hours for in person assistance. Further down find contact information for phone, chat and email should you prefer assistance off campus. On the Assignment tab (under Research & Instruction Librarian) you will find a tab to email the Librarian (Brent Cooper) assigned to this course along with another tab to set up an on-campus (in the BC Library) or online (via Zoom) appointment with a BC Librarian.
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Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints is the premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
Opposing Viewpoints is a rich resource for debaters and includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more.
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Points of View Reference Source covers over 400 topics, each with an overview (objective background / description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument). Each topic features a Guide to Critical Analysis which helps the reader evaluate the controversy and enhances students’ ability to read critically, develop their own perspective on the issues, and write or debate an effective argument on the topic. Points of View Reference Source provides a balance of materials from all viewpoints with main essays, leading political magazines from all sides of the political spectrum, newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books. The database also offers related images and supplementary research guides for writing position papers, developing arguments and debating.
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