Books at MCLS on controversial subjects:

Historical Guides to Controversial Issues in America

Opposing Viewpoints

Taking Sides

Bessie Chin Library (teen topics)

Bessie Chin Library (health topics) -

From their website:

Library website created and maintained by Thomas Kaun, Teacher Librarian, Redwood High School, CA

Fenichel's CURRENT TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY -

From their website:

This site provides useful general references for both professionals and the general public. It is not intended as a substitute for individualized professional evaluation or treatment. There are many good resources here, including information, support groups, and clinical treatment providers.

My own specialties, as a clinical psychologist, include diagnostic assessment, psychotherapy, supervision and consultation. My research and practice has been in the areas of "Person-therapy Fit", public opinion, relationships, online behavior, thinking & learning, child development, and clinical/school psychology. I live and work in New York City, and can be reached at: drmike@psychservices.com

IDEA: International Debate Education Association

IDEA: Debatepedia -

From their website:

The International Debate Education Association (IDEA) develops, organizes and promotes debate and debate-related activities in communities throughout the world. Established in 1999 to coordinate pilot debate programs initiated by The Open Society Institute, IDEA acts as an independent membership organization of national debate clubs, associations, programs, and individuals who share a common purpose: to promote mutual understanding and democracy globally by supporting discussion and active citizenship locally.

Multnomah County Library (homework center)

Multnomah County Library (social issues) -

From their website:

This web page has been created to meet the needs of Multnomah County middle and high school students researching current social issues from multiple perspectives.

New York Public Library (homework center) -

Websites on a variety of topics:

• Art & Music
• Computer & Internet
• Encyclopedias, Etc.
• Biography Sites
• Spirituality & Ethics
• General Homework
• History & Geography
• Language & Literature
• News & Current Events
• Regents Exams
• Science & Math

Opposing Views -

From their website:

"Opposing Views helps you uncover all sides of the issues you care about most. Experts go head-to-head on real-life concerns, debating news and events, addressing the questions that keep you up at night. We introduce the questions, the experts present their cases (and disagree with each other), and you leave ready to make well-informed decisions and take action.

Each section is a channel, including politics, society, health, money, and religion. Our point/counter-point format gives each expert a chance to state their information and opinions on an issue. Meanwhile, the other side objects by calling out the flaws in that information, and then states their own side. Opposing Views brings together the information on the issue, the evidence on each side and their counter-points." 

Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) -

The Purdue University Online Writing Lab serves writers from around the world and the Purdue University Writing Lab helps writers on Purdue's campus.

They offer over 200 free resources including:

• Writing and Teaching Writing
• Research
• Grammar and Mechanics
• Style Guides
• ESL (English as a Second Language)
• Job Search and Professional Writing

Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues -

From their website:

ProCon.org is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charity that has no government affiliations of any kind.

Our purpose is educational. We do not express opinions on our research projects ("issue sites"), and we believe that most people care about their community, their state and their country, have common sense and good judgment and can make better decisions if the large volume of data and rhetoric on an issue is reduced to a fairly and reasonably crafted pro-con presentation.

Our goal is to research issues that we feel are complicated and important and work to present them in a balanced, comprehensive, straightforward, and primarily pro-con format for free and without advertising on the internet. 

St. Ambrose University Library-Best Information on the Net-Hot Paper Topics -

From their website:

The SAU Library is essential to the education mission of St. Ambrose University.  Our mission is to select, organize, and maintain print and electronic resources that support the curriculum and information needs of our campus community. We provide library instruction and an environment that encourages study, intellectual and cultural endeavors, and personal growth.  Our responsibilities include providing a leadership role and actively participating in the campus and library communities.