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.
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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.