School is back in session, and you know what that means: research reports! And chances are, you aren't the only one doing your report on a particular subject. Which usually means that whomever makes it to the library first will snap up all the books on a particular subject, and everyone else is left trying to find good sources of information. Thankfully, KCLS offers many wonderful databases to help you research your subject. And if your subject is a current or controversial topic, CQ Researcher may be just what you need.
Once a week, CQ Researcher publishes an extensive report on a current topic, including cited sources, contacts for more information, and a section they call The Next Step, which they call an "additional bibliography providing sources related to particular questions considered in the report." You can also find plenty of additional links to help flesh out your report with news articles, blog posts, and other books on the same subject.
Best of all though, CQ Researcher tries to provide a balanced and objective description of the issue at hand, its background, and its possible repercussions. It then gives both sides of the issue a chance to voice their argument, without choosing sides. This helps by letting readers choose their own side, instead of promoting one side over the other. And it helps shed light on the other side's viewpoint, which can be especially important in a debate.
Hot-button issues are coming hard and fast this election season, so let CQ Researcher help you find your own opinion on the matter!
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