Finding Additional Topics

CBC Library Databases

• CQ Researcher - search, or browse by topic
• Facts.com
  
  • Issues and Controversies in American History: Research Topics
  • World News Digest: Research Topics

CBC Library Books

• Opposing Viewpoints
• Taking Sides
• Reference Shelf (Information about the Reference Shelf 2008 from the publisher)

Web

• PBS FrontLine
• ProCon.org - presents both sides of controversial issues; nonprofit, nonpartisan organization.
• Hot Paper Topics (Lists relevant websites selected by librarians)

Public Library Databases - Students of CBC are eligible for a library card for free at both the Mid-Columbia Libraries (See Policy; Get a card) and the Richland Public Library (See Policy; Get a card), regardless of where they live (proof of enrollment will be required).

• Mid-Columbia Library: Points Of View Reference Center (This database is no longer subscribed as of Mar. 2012)
  
  1. Go to Mid-Columbia Library's Research Tools page;
  2. Scroll down to the end of the page to find Points Of View Reference Center
  3. Click on "from home";
  4. Type in your 14-digit Mid-Columbia Library ID card number to log in.
• Richland Public Library: Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
1. Go to Richland Public Library's Web site iLibrary page;
2. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center is listed under "Additional Reference" on the left hand menu.
3. Click on Opposing Viewpoints-get started;
4. Enter your 14-digit Richland Public Library card number to log in.

updated 3/7/2012 y.y.