Library Research Guide Points of View Reference Center

Library Research Guide: Points of View Reference Center USING THE REFERENCE CENTER FOR ENGLISH 151 ASSIGNMENTS Dr. Amy Berry Fall 2011

About the Points of View Reference Center The Points of View Reference Center is a handy, one- stop resource that will help to jump-start your research on a debatable issue topic. The format is very simple. Each topic has four related articles: an overview that provides an excellent introduction to the issue, a point article that addresses one position on the issue, a counterpoint article that addresses the opposing position, and a guide to critical analysis of the topic with source material and explanations, Dr. Amy Berry Fall 2011

Go to the Library Page Select Articles, A –Z List of Databases Dr. Amy Berry Fall 2011

Go to the A –Z List of Databases Go To the A –Z List of Databases on the University Library Portal Page and Select the POINTS OF VIEW REFERENCE CENTER link Dr. Amy Berry Fall 2011

Choose Points of View Reference Center Dr. Amy Berry Fall 2011

This is the BASIC SEARCH PAGE Dr. Amy Berry Fall 2011

Locate the List of Topics and Select ‘Capital Punishment’ Dr. Amy Berry Fall 2011

The CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Topic Page Appears Dr. Amy Berry Fall 2011

A Result List Appears with Four Entries Entry 1: Overview of the Issue Read the Overview first. It is an excellent introduction to the issue. Dr. Amy Berry Fall 2011

Second Entry in the Results List: Point-Arguments Opposing the Death Penalty This article presents arguments that oppose the death penalty Dr. Amy Berry Fall 2011

Third Entry: Counterpoint--Arguments Supporting the Death Penalty This article presents arguments that support the death penalty Dr. Amy Berry Fall 2011

Fourth Entry: A Guide to Critical Analysis of the Topic This article provides resources and a guide to analyzing major positions and arguments Related to the topic issue, in this case capital punishment. Dr. Amy Berry Fall 2011

Enjoy Your Research! Spend time browsing the topics and associated resources at the Points of View center. Choose your topic carefully The topic should engage your intellectual curiosity, but you should not be so committed to the issue that your emotions will cloud your judgment Remember, college writers cultivate objectivity and critical analysis, and your professors require you to write with commitment, but not with emotionalism Dr. Amy Berry Fall 2011