Professor & Reference/Instruction Librarian
Diane Duesterhoeft
she/her
Contact:
Louis J. Blume Library, Room 201
St. Mary's University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228-8608
USA
dduesterhoeft@stmarytx.edu
St. Mary's University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228-8608
USA
dduesterhoeft@stmarytx.edu
210-436-3346
Find a background article
Locate an academic article from the Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints (formerly Opposing Viewpoints in Context) database (located below). Select an article that is at least 750 words.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
- Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new windowGale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints is the premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
Opposing Viewpoints is a rich resource for debaters and includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more.
Simultaneously Search Multiple Discipline-Specific Databases
Sometimes desired items will appear higher in your list of results if you search discipline-specific databases, rather than only searching Discover. You can search several selected databases simultaneously by following these steps:
1. Open a database, such as ATLA Religion Database (RDB). Search additional databases by selecting "Choose Databases" above the top search box.
2. Check the box next to an additional database to search, such as Religion and Philosophy Collection. Press OK at the top of the box.
3. Enter your search term(s) in the search box(es) and press Search. You can change "Relevance" to "Date Newest" (located at the top of the Search Results) to have the most recent results appear at the top of the list.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
You may search for additional resources at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website.
