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Pro/Con databases

Start here is you're exploring a topic and curious about viewpoints and opinions on all sides of the argument.

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale)

Begin your research on hot topics and current events here. Opposing Viewpoints (OV) offers "viewpoint articles" and opinion pieces that provide multiple perspectives on issues. Additional coverage includes magazine, newspaper, and academic journal articles.
CQ Researcher (CQ Press)

A great place to begin research on contemporary topics. Reports are written by journalists and fact checked. They include a topic overview and background, current situations, pro and con viewpoints, images, and timelines.

Pro/Con websites

Procon.org
Understand the issues. Understand each other. Covers controversial topics from many perspectives.

General subject databases

Got a solid topic and viewpoints to explore? Check out these databases with have information about everything!

Academic OneFile (Gale)

Full-text of newspaper, magazine, trade journal, and peer-reviewed journal articles, as well as eBooks, videos and podcasts. Subject coverage includes the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, and literature. It’s a great place to look for resources when you’re not sure where to start.
Academic Search Complete (EBSCO)

Magazine, trade journal, newspaper, and peer-reviewed journal articles on a wide range of subjects and is good for research on almost every topic. Most articles are available in full-text. It’s a great place to look for scholarly resources when you’re not sure where to start.

Search everything in CCC Library's catalog

How to search CCC Library catalog

Find almost everything CCC Library has to offer to you - items in CCC Library, Summit partner libraries, and most article databases. Then refine your search results to identify the best resources.

Enter your search terms.
Select Search (the magnifying glass icon or hit Enter on your keyboard).
Select Sign in and log in using your myClackamas email and password.
Refine and filter your results using any of the options listed under Refine my results

Highlights include:
- Availability
  - Peer-reviewed Journals - online articles published in peer-reviewed journals
  - On Library Shelves - print books in CCC Library on the Oregon City campus
  - Full Text Online - resources you can access online using your CCC username and password
  - Open Access - resources you can freely access online
- Resource Type
  - Read - articles, print books, eBooks, magazine articles, book chapters, newspaper articles, encyclopedias
  - Watch - eVideo, DVD videos
  - Think about what type of resources make sense for your topic, your time frame, and your instructor's expectations.
Results page. The images, icons, and text on the results page tells you about each resource and how to access its full text.