Researching Both Sides of an Issue
Print Sources:
Opposing Viewpoints Series: Shelved in the Reference Area with varying call numbers (according to subject). Find them in the online catalog by searching “opposing viewpoints” in Title Keyword. You can find the most recent books by using the “sort by” menu and selecting “Publishing Date Descending”.
Example: Teenage Sexuality: Opposing Viewpoints. Edited by Ken Wells. Reference Area: HQ27.T38 2006
Pro/Con Series: 18 volume set, shelved in the Reference area: HN59.2 P76 2002
Example: Pro/Con: Criminal Law and the Penal System.
Taking Sides: Shelved in the Reference Area, with varying call numbers. Locate these in the library’s online catalog by searching taking sides as title keyword.
Example: Taking Sides: Clashing views on controversial political issues JK271.T37
Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2007: DOC C3.134:2007: Tables with statistics on everything the government keeps track of. Use the index in the back to look up your topic. The numbers listed are TABLE NUMBERS, not page numbers.
Also online at http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/
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