Databases: Background Information


Overview

CQ Researcher & Opposing Viewpoints are good places to get background information and different perspectives on a topic.

  • CQ Researcher Links to an external site. provides in-depth reports on current social issues. Articles are written by experienced journalists and professionally fact-checked. They include an overview, historical background, chronology, pro/con feature, and resources for additional research.
  • Opposing Viewpoints Links to an external site.  provides overviews of current social issues. It's a great place to browse for a topic and find a variety of viewpoints and sources surrounding on an issue.  See the Viewpoints articles for different perspectives on your topic.

Video Tutorials

CQ Researcher

The following short (1:54) tutorial demonstrates CQ Researcher features.

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Opposing Viewpoints

Watch this short (1:45) tutorial for demonstration of how to browse for topics, search by keyword, explore your results, and use the tools menu in Opposing Viewpoints.

Additional viewing options: Turn on closed captions with the "CC" button.


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