Expanding Democracy: Pro/Con Issues

ABC-CLIO is not necessarily a pro/con database but it gives you current and reliable information to help you make you point.

• Click on TOPICS and search for your topic
• From the left column choose Overview and Current View & Outlook to get the basics on your topic
• Discussion questions can help you form a thesis statement
• Timeline, General Resources, and Documents (primary sources) can help support your position

Browse the CATEGORIES to find your topic

• Clicking on a topic opens to an OVERVIEW of your topic
• From the left side of the page click on POINTS OF VIEW for POINT & COUNTERPOINT
• From the left side of the page choose articles to substantiate your point:
  • Magazines, newspapers, radio & TV transcripts, & Primary Source 
• Narrow your search even more from the left side of the page:
  • By date, subject, cover story, etc

Don't see your topic? Just type a few keywords into the search box for relevant articles on most subjects.

Find a Topic or Article:

• Go to "Advanced Search"
• Scroll down a little to the "Current Events" box.
• Choose a topic. Click on "Cover Story" if you want an in-depth, important article.
• Click Search. You can "Limit" even more once you've got the results page.