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Go to the articles tab of the English Composition and Literature Research Guide.  From there, you will see 5 individual databases you can search for your topics to use in your augmentative essay.  Start with the 3 Pro/Con databases:

• Issues & Controversies  Issues & Controversies helps student researchers understand today's crucial issues by exploring hundreds of hot topics in politics, government, business, society, education, and popular culture. Presented in a balanced, pro/con format, all articles provide essential context, supported by statistics, timelines, and primary sources. Many issues feature original videos and educator resources as well as live debates, newspaper editorials, audio content, and breaking news. Issues & Controversies presents both sides of an issue clearly and without bias to inspire thought-provoking debates and enhance research writing skills
• CQ Researcher  The CQ Researcher is a biweekly publication that covers the most current and controversial issues of the day with complete summaries, insight into all sides of the issues, bibliographies and more.
• Points of View Reference Center  Points of View Reference Center contains resources that present multiple sides of an issue. This database provides content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

Then move on to the 2 general subject databases:

• Academic Search Complete  This scholarly collection, considered a multidisciplinary database, offers full-text coverage of information in many areas of academic study.
• Research Library   Research Library provides one-stop access to a wide range of popular academic subjects and includes full-text access for thousands of titles, including scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and newspapers.