Using Editorials

Editorials are a great way to find reasoned opinions on current controversial topics. Use these specialized searches to find full-text editorials in the library's databases and on the Web.

Using Opposing Viewpoints

• As shown in the image below, you can carry out a keyword search at the top of the page, or you can select advanced search

• You can choose "Browse Issues" from the top menu to see a list of topical articles

•  Issues have multiple, informed sides. Learn more about those perspectives by looking at "Viewpoints". 

• Just above the results, you can see a list of all the types of sources your search resulted in, such as videos, images, viewpoints, academic articles, etc.

• This is a great place to search, but be sure to search other databases as well, as the section is limited in Opposing Viewpoints and not all topics will be covered here.

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Using CQ Researcher

• Some CQ reports will include a Pro/Con argument section. Select the Pro/Con tab pictured below to limit your search to reports with Pro/Con arguments.

• Look for your topic in the list of reports with Pro/Con argument sections:

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Below is an example of a CQ Researcher report, "Abortion Debates: Will the Supreme Court impose new restrictions?" with Pro and Con arguments on whether or not abortion limits disproportionately harm low-income women:

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