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Issues & Controversies provides information on controversial topics.  It includes articles representing different points of view.

Methodology

1. Open Issues & Controversies.
2. To find a listing of possible issues for your essay, select Issues.   
3.  Select a topic, such as animals rights.   
   1. The Issue Overview section will provide key ideas about the controversy.
   2. Select a Pro/Con Article to access articles and information including:
      • "Supporters Argue"  
      • "Opponents Argue"   
      •  Chronology 
      • Statistics
      • Primary Sources
      • Video
      • Editorials
      • News

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Opposing Viewpoints in Context provides information and opinions on current and controversial social issues. Resources provided include pro/con viewpoint articles, topic overviews, academic journals, and websites.

Methodology

1. Open Opposing Viewpoints in Context.
2. For topic ideas, select Browse Issues.
3. Select a subject such as Media Bias.  

Articles from Issues and Controversies:

• "Drones: Should the United States use drone for both military and law enforcement purposes?"
• "Spotlight: Drone Technology Progresses"

Articles from Opposing Viewpoints in Context:

• "Drones"
• "Legal Safeguards are Needed to Protect Against Domestic Use of Drones"
• "How Drones are Used to Fight Terrorism Require Public Debate"
• "Police Use of Unmanned Aircraft Raises Privacy Concerns"

Academic journal articles from other sources:

• "Eyes in the Sky & Privacy Concerns on the Ground"
• "Miley Cyrus and the Attack of the Drones: The Right of Publicity and Tabloid Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems"