The secret to finding articles on opposite sides of an issue are to include focus words in your search. Focus words are just words will zoom in on specific viewpoints, or look for articles that discuss controversies.
The example shows searching the topic words climate change and the focus word controversy:
Use the lists below to find focus words that looks useful for your topic and try them. Be aware that controversial topics are often tied to political opinions or agendas.
Weekly articles focusing in-depth on a single "hot topic" issue.
Articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers for all academic disciplines.
Articles from academic journals, popular magazines, and newspapers.
advocates |
environmental scan naysayers opinions opposition opponents opposing views opposing viewpoints politics sceptics shifting politics supreme court theory |
conservative
conservative opinions
evangelical
GOP
political right
republican
right wing
democrat
left wing
liberal
liberal opinions
political left
The library has specific books that cover hot topics and pro/con arguments. Search for your topic and one of the series names: