Argumentative Research

Current Events Databases

These databases are available via the Cincinnati Public Library and require an account. All NWLSD students can log in with NW followed by student ID number for the user name and PIN 1234 (if you are activating your account for the first time). Click here to learn more about how to activate your public library account.

Magazines and Newspapers

Did you hit a paywall? Never fear! CHPL provides access to a wide variety of magazines and newspapers. Use this page for browsing recent issues. The databases linked above will provide access to back issues of many publications. If you're looking for a specific article and can't find it, use the research help form linked below and provide as much information as possible.

Websites

Allsides.com - Unlike regular news services, AllSides exposes bias and provides multiple angles on the same story so you can quickly get the full picture, not just one slant.

Pew Research Center - The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping America and the world. It does not take positions on policy issues.

Procon.org- Promotes critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship and presents controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, primarily pro-con format. This site pulls together pieces of information from many different sources on a given topic. The linked numbers next to the information will take you to a footnote that links to the original source. Whenever possible you should consult and cite the original source.