CMM 100

This database covers hundreds of 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. Explore topics such as censorship, citizens' rights, civics & government, crime & punishment, earth & environment, energy & conservation, family issues, foreign policy & relations, global issues, government funding, health & medicine, immigration, labor & economics, media & communications, medicine & ethics, national high school debate, people & society, race & culture, religion, schools & education, sports, technology & the internet, voting & elections, war & peace, and women's issues.

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This search tool lets you retrieve all types of research sources with one search, simultaneously searching the UD catalog, OhioLINK catalog, and many of the online resources available through the University Libraries, in addition to institutional repositories and open-access resources. With UDiscover, you can access millions of journal articles, e-books, dissertations, conference proceedings, newspaper articles, videos, and primary sources. If you're looking for a variety of sources on your topic, or you're just getting started, UDiscover can help you access more information at once than ever before. It has a Google-like relevancy ranking, but helps you locate scholarly resources.