Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints is a database with content about today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This database supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts research. Informed, differing views help us practice critical-thinking skills and draw new conclusions.
Opposing Viewpoints includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more.
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Each viewpoint essay starts with an Article Commentary that includes information about the essay's author(s), position summary, main points, and questions to consider. Having this information at the start sets you up to be a critical thinker.
It's important to know the credentials of the author, their expertise, and potential biases in order to assess their credibility and understand why they take the perspective that they do. The brief position summary and questions to consider offer you a preview and help to focus your thinking as you read the essay. (definition taken from South College)
Let's look at an example of a Viewpoint Essay
In the Article Commentary highlighted in blue, you can find the authors credentials and affiliations to help you, the reader, evaluate any potential bias in this essay
You'll also find questions to consider with each viewpoint essay, These questions are designed to focus your reading. They help you make deeper connections between ideas, consider what you believe, and actively apply the information you are learning.
