Q. What are the best databases for a controversial topic?

CQ Researcher, Issues & Controversies, and Gale in Context Opposing Viewpoints  or Global Issues in Context are the top databases that specialize in controversial topics. They provide pros & cons or viewpoints that are persuasive as well as objective information. Login with your COM account for off campus access. 

They are also a great place to go if you can't think of a topic for your paper. They have browse options where you can see lists of topics, Once you find one you like, you automatically already have some articles! You can access them all from the Controversial Issues databases page, 

ProQuest One Community College covers just about everything so it's also a great place to look. 

Want more? Try Tips for Finding Controversial Issues Sources

Did you know? Our databases provide citations!

How you get them varies for each platform, but it's easy once you know how. Go to the Grab a Citation page in the Cite APA Style and Cite MLA Style guides to get step by step instructions with screen shots.