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Argumentative Essay

Library Databases

Most library databases do not require a password on or off campus. However, if you need a password for access, please see the Passwords for Home Access document. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Roberson at amy_roberson@yarmouthschools.org or simply stop by the library!

This is a database that covers a wide variety of topics. 

If you have a research topic and question that has a "pro" and "con," this database may be right for you!

The ebooks in this database are good, more academic alternatives to Wikipedia which is rarely accepted as a source in high school and college research projects. 

Evaluating Websites, videos, Images, and More!

Data, Graphs, and Infographics

Statista

From oil prices in 1960 to the most played PC games, you can find statistics about anything under the sun on Statista. Its extensive database contains statistics covering over 170 industries and 150 countries.

Pew Research

Data.gov

UN Statistical Division

Google Public Data Explorer

Knoema

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

After completing your search, limit the results to the "Statistics" and/or "Infographics" content type. See below for a screenshot of where to find the content type section of the results:

How to use Opposing Viewpoints in Context to find Data, Graphs, and Statistics

Writer's Workshop Argumentative Essay