• At Issue (call numbers vary) Each title focuses on a different topic. Uses a pro-con format and provides in-depth discussions by leading advocates of each perspective. Includes footnotes and source references. Examples: Affirmative action, Cloning, Domestic violence, Gay marriage, Militia movement.
• The Churches Speak Series REF HN35.C4. Each book represents a specific issue and contains official statements from religious bodies and ecumenical organizations on the topic. Examples: Abortion, Euthanasia, Homosexuality, Women's ordination.
• Contemporary World Issues (call numbers vary) Each book deals with a single topic and contains a chronology, biographies, relevant statistics, a directory of organizations and a bibliography. Examples: Animal rights, Domestic violence, Gay and Lesbian Rights, Rape.
• Current Controversies (call numbers vary) Excerpts from articles, newspapers and books are used to present authoritative opinions on issues of national and international interest in a pro/con format. A short bibliography and a list of organizations are included. Examples: Abortion, AIDS, Family violence, Gun Control, Hate Crimes, Pollution, Women in the Military.
• Opposing Viewpoints (call numbers vary) Each title focuses on a different topic and explores the issues using expert opinions from contemporary and historical authors in a pro/con format. Contains bibliographies, list of relevant organizations, glossaries, and chronologies. Examples: Adoption, Censorship, Death penalty, Euthanasia, Gun Control. Also available online, see below.
• Reference Shelf (call numbers vary) Each book excerpts or reprints important articles on a contemporary social issue. Included are background information, discussions from various points of view, and a bibliography. Examples: Affirmative action, American education, Banking scandals, Censorship, English-Official Language, Suicide, United Nations.
• Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues (call numbers vary) Adjacent pro and con arguments excerpted from journal articles and books are written by experts and focus on diverse topics surrounding a broad issue area. Examples: Israel, Bioethical Issues, American History, Mass Media, Race and Ethnicity, Psychological Issues.

• CQ Researcher - (formerly Editorial Research Reports) Each issue focuses on a specific topic presenting alternative views and a bibliography.
• Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center- draws on print based Opposing Viewpoints by Greenhaven Press.  Covers hot social issues such as terrorism, stem cell research, and gun control with topic overviews and pro/con articles.  This is listed below under internet resources.
• Issues and Controversies (Facts on File)- offers articles on hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture.

Access to the subscription-based resources from off campus is available for TNCC faculty, staff, and registered students through the use of a proxy server. Click the link for instructions. Remote Access

INTERNET RESOURCES

• Almanac of Policy Issues - Neutral backgrounders on many controversial issues (death penalty, campaign finance reform, abortion, etc.), including links to news, articles, directories, and associations on either side of the issue.
• Documents in the News: Current Events Research - identifies issues about government making news headlines and web sources with additional information.
• Public Agenda Online - Public debates on hot topics offering various views, pro and con.
• Issues pages at Speakout.com showcases leading research, opinions and events shaping public policy on dozens of issues including education, technology and healthcare.
• Hot Paper Topics - Lists of research paper resources from St. Ambrose University.
• Hot Topics Supersites - a directory of resources for controversial topics of current interest, put together the by San Diego State University library.
• ProCon.org - a nonpartisan nonprofit that presents controversial issues in a straight forward pro-con format.  Mission is to promote education, critical thinking, and informed citizenship.
• Rand Corporation – a nonprofit institution that addresses the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world.  Their website contains research and hot topics.