Persuasive Topic Selection

As you browse and find sources, keep in mind persuasion is changing minds, viewpoints, and action.

When researching an issue, it's important to find information supporting BOTH or ALL sides of the issue, not just the side you happen to agree with! Even if you plan to take a point of view in your paper, be sure to research both sides thoroughly.

Search the  Library Catalog or ONE Search.

• Opposing Viewpoints is a set of books that provides reprinted articles on various points of view associated with a topic.​
  • Search Tactic:  Your Topic:  Opposing Viewpoints.  For example, Global Warming:  Opposing Viewpoints
• Taking Sides:  Clashing Views is a set of books that provides reprinted articles on various points of view associated with a topic.
  • Search Tactic:  Taking Sides:  Clashing Views on Your Topic.  For example, Taking Sides:  Clashing Views on Global Warming.
• At Issue is a series of books that provide essays on different points of view to help answer a controversial question.
  • Search Tactic:  At Issue:  Your Topic.  For example, At Issue:  Global Warming