Are you looking to do a controversial or polarizing topics like gun control, terrorism, immigration, or racism? The library suggests two databases where you can get background information on controversial social issues where it is likely to bias on the information you find on the Internet. Background information includes:
Looking for bias in research is an important part of understanding information, and databases like CQ Researcher and Opposing Viewpoints in Context will help you understand the variety of perspectives around a social problem. Gale Virtual Reference Library contains many specialized subject encyclopedias that are also useful in understanding the background of a social issue or topic.
This link opens in a new windowYou can browse social issues in Opposing Viewpoints by clicking on "Browse Issues." This will list the issues alphabetically. Click on an issue, in the example below I chose "Race Relations." There will be a brief explanation of the particular social issue, in this case "Race Relations," and directly to the left will be a menu of useful resources.
