Answered By: Norma Drepaul
Last Updated: Dec 11, 2023     Views: 78

What is Opposing Viewpoints?

Opposing Viewpoints is a library subscription database that provides access to articles frohttps://libguides.lasc.edu/opm various publications such as magazines, newspapers, and journals. In addition, it has viewpoint essays on controversial topics.  You can use this resource to help you find a topic and focus on something more specific, gain knowledge on the subject, and see different sides of an issue.

How do I find Opposing Viewpoints?

  1. Start from the Los Angeles Southwest College home page: www.lasc.edu
  2. Click on the Library link from the top bar
  3. Become familiar with the page
  4. Click on the button:  A to Z Databases
  5. Scroll down the page and click on the Opposing Viewpoints
  6. From off-campus, you must log in to access the databases:
    • Enter your LACCD student email address
    • Enter your LACCD portal password (same as Canvas/Register for classes).
  7. Explore the interface.  To find articles, you can:
    • 7.A:  Use the Search box by entering your keywords 
    • 7.B:  Browse the issues in alphabetical order

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How do I use Opposing Viewpoints?

  1. Enter your search terms in the search box located on the top of the page, and press enter
  2. Select a source type from the gray bar.  
    • Select Viewpoints to access the pro and con articles
  3. Review your search results, and click on a relevant title
    • Be sure to look at the dates for the articles
  4. Review the title of the article, take a look at the author, date of publication, and additional information about the article
  5. Scroll down and read the full article

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How do I cite an article from Opposing Viewpoints?

  1. Click on the Cite 
  2. Click on the appropriate citation style 
  3. Click on Select, then copy and paste it into your document
    • Be sure to review the generated citation and correct any errors
    • Be sure to format the citation properly, according to the appropriate citation style
    • Go to our Citation page for more information and examples 

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