WR 115 College Writing: Pro/Con and Statistics
Finding Opposing Viewpoints
Finding opposing viewpoints can sometimes be difficult. Words like "pro" and "con" rarely work. Sometimes entering terms that suggest a particular point of view can help. Here are some terms you might want to consider adding to your search.
- Advocates
- Supporters
- Proponents
- Appropriate
- Opponents
- Dissenters
- Excessive
- Misguided
- Mistaken
- Ill-conceived
- Inappropriate
- Correct
- Useful
- Harmful
- Myth
- Rash
More Statistical Sources
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National Center for Education StatisticsFrom the U.S. Department of Education.
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National Center for Health StatisticsFrom the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Sourcebook of Criminal Justice StatisticsAnnual publication of the U.S. government.
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UN DataCentral clearinghouse for different data collected by the United Nations.
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Statistics & Data Sets ResourcesOther available statistical sources.
Pro/Con Resources
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American Policy DirectoryAnalysis and advocacy on a wide range of topics derived from think-tanks and advocacy organization across the United States.
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Congressional DigestA pro/con monthly publication.
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CQ ResearcherOffers reports on key issues in the U.S.Congress from 1923 to the present. Includes a searchable archive by keyword, date, or subject.
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The Debatabase BookPro/Con arguments on different topics.
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Opposing Viewpoints in ContextMaintains controversial contemporary topic summaries and overviews of current issues that include aspects of the issues along with pro and con arguments and opinions. Some additional content may be freely available during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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Oregon Policy Directory"Find analysis and advocacy from all perspectives on Oregon public policy."
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Supreme Court DebatesEach issue features a different case; includes background information plus pro and con arguments.
Popular Statistical Source
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Proquest Statistical Abstract of the United StatesMaintains the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.