Research Guides: Essentials of Psychology: How to Write a Position Paper

Current Topics Databases

CQ Press Library This link opens in a new window
Collection of reference works on American government, current affairs, politics and public policy.
Contains resources on American government, current affairs, history, politics, public policy, and data analysis for the social sciences. Individual resources available in the Library include the following: CQ Almanac; CQ Researcher Plus Archives; CQ Weekly; Political Handbook of the World; Politics in America; and the Supreme Court Yearbook.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new window
Cross-curricular research tool providing pro/con perspectives on current social issues.
Points of View Reference Source This link opens in a new window
Contains core topics, each with an overview (objective background / description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).
Each topic features a Guide to Critical Analysis which helps the reader evaluate the controversy and enhances students’ ability to read critically, develop their own perspective on the issues, and write or debate an effective argument on the topic.