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Opposing Viewpoints delivers a range of perspectives on important issues. This database has a compilation of proven reference content: video, image gallery, global resources updated daily, expert full- text articles, and interactive maps. This database supports virtually any academic or general interest need. Differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.

Opposing Viewpoints has multiple tools: Search Assistance Factbox Related Topics Content organized by type Maps Translation on demand MLA and APA tools Print and share online to encourage collaboration

More than 14,000 pro/con viewpoint essays 5,000+ topic overviews More than 300 primary source documents 300 biographies of social activists and reformers More than 775 court-case overviews 5 million periodical articles Nearly 6,000 statistical tables, charts and graphs Nearly 70,000 images and a link to Google Image Search Thousands of podcasts, including weekly presidential addresses and premier NPR programs A national and state curriculum standards search, correlated to the content that allows educators to quickly identify material by grade and discipline

Critical thinking is the lifeblood of education. We want students to think independently; while at the same time, we want them to be able to support their comments and beliefs. Opposing Viewpoints gives both sides to controversial subjects and allows for critical thinking to take place without bias and misleading information. This information is used in many areas of education to include: research, debate, speech, lesson planning, and many more. Do NOT deny your students this privilege and advantage!