Are any of these common problems stopping you from starting that persuasive research paper?
– not sure what to write about
– don’t understand the topic you have selected
– too many search results
– finding opinions from questionable sources
These problems are common, but we have a solution.
Opposing Viewpoints is the top resource for researching trending issues. There are hundreds of current topics to choose from. Each topic has an easy to read overview article to help you understand the issues.
Finding your topic is easy. Browse the list of trending topics or enter search terms. Each topic overview includes links to related topics allowing you to explore.
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Opposing Viewpoints is the only database that collects published opinion. Essays are collected from a variety of publications. Written by topical experts from many different fields, these opinions are credible and reliable.
Develop your arguments using reasoning from published topical experts. Use the rejoinders found in the opposing article that it paired with each essay. Responding to common counterarguments makes a stronger paper. Use an opinion essay as a template for your work.
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