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Points of View Reference Center

License Begins

July 1, 2014

License Ends

June 30, 2015

Description

Points of View Reference Center™ is a full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides 250 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide. Topics covered include: affirmative action, cloning, DNA profiling, HIV/AIDS status disclosure, immigration, Iraq, Israel & the Palestinians, Katrina and FEMA response, nuclear proliferation, separation of church and state, standardized testing, stem cell research, tax cuts, voting machines, and many more. Points of View Reference Center contains a balance of materials from all viewpoints, including 1,143 main essays, leading political magazines from both sides of the aisle, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books. The database also offers guides to debate, developing arguments and writing position papers. Additionally, this database contains the Video Encyclopedia of the 20th Century, providing students with a searchable collection of some of the most important social, political, and cultural moments of the 20th century. Points of View Reference Center provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills. Critical Thinking Guides for every topic covered helps the student judge Fact vs. Opinion and enhances the student's ability to read and think critically.

(From the vendor)

http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?marketID=1&topicID=770

Full Resource Details
Marc Records: 
Yes
Content Types: 
  • Essays
  • Journal Articles
  • Media Transcripts

License & Terms Details

Vendor: 
EBSCO
Full License & Terms Details
ILL: 
Yes
eReserves: 
Yes
Course Packs: 
No
Learning Management Systems: 
Yes
Persistent URLs: 
Yes
Perpetual Access: 
No
Alumni Access: 
No
Notes: 

This is the general EBSCO license agreement for the TAL Unviersal Core and terms apply to all EBSCO products.

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