LibGuides: English 6: Debate (Sandidge): Intro

Books

These series will help you find different opinions on your topic:

TIP: Do a Series Search in the Library Catalog to find books in these series.

ProCon.org
This nonprofit American organization collects and provides nonpartisan information on a range of current and controversial issues.

Britannica School: Middle This link opens in a new window
Britannica School: Middle offers middle school students a gateway to the vast resources of the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Gale OneFile: News This link opens in a new window
Articles from thousands of national, international, state and local newspapers, including the New York Times, from 1980 to the present day. Access provided by TEL.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
This collection helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data and perspectives on today's hottest social issues. Access provided by TEL.
Gale OneFile: Popular Magazines This link opens in a new window
Offers thousands of articles from magazines focusing on current events, sports, science and health issues. Access provided by TEL.
Gale in Context: Middle School This link opens in a new window
Created specifically for middle-schoolers, with reference sources, videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and more. Access provided by TEL.
World Book Student This link opens in a new window
World Book Student is World Book's encyclopedia for middle school students. Access provided by TEL.

AllSides
AllSides rates the bias of news sources across the political spectrum and provides links to articles that explore all sides of the issues.
Media Bias/Fact Check
Media Bias/Fact Check is "an independent online media outlet... dedicated to educating the public on media bias and deceptive news practices."