There are a number of good sources for finding information about controversial issues. Where you look depends on what you need.

For Books:

Remember that the Walnut library has MANY good books on controversial issues; you will want to find books by looking for the subject (i.e. "abortion"), or by looking for the titles in particular series of books on controversial issues. Search under the name of the series in the Library catalog. Remember to think about the BROADER topic for your subject (i.e. look for a book on Mass Media for information on music lyrics) The best series for books about controversial issues are:

For magazine and journal articles:

Newsbank- Fulltext magazine and newspaper articles, including maps, and a current events section for recent news stories. Password Needed from home: user name 7675; password: 7675.

Student Resource Center-Gold- Fulltext magazine, newspaper, and reference articles on a variety of controversial issues. Password Needed from home: User name: cinc_log; Password : CINC48953.

INFOhio Databases- Two databases in the collection, SIRS Discoverer and EBSCO Host, have full text magazine and newspaper articles. A username and password to access the INFOhio Electronic Resources is available from the school library media center. Due to regulations from INFOHIO, we can no longer provide this to you online.

For Links to Websites on Controversial Issues

Homework Center-Social Issues- A megasite run by the Portland, OR Public Library that organizes all the most important websites for groups that are concerned with most major controversial issues. An essential resource for finding information about and from these organizations.