Articles are often more current than the information in books. However, sometimes it can be difficult to find a range of opinions. The Library has several databases that specialize in controversial or debatable topics.
Points of View Reference Center (Courtesy of WVInfoDepot.org) is a database of modules introducing various controversial topics.
Each module contains at least:
You can also simply search by keywords for additional books, journals, and newspapers on the topic.
CQ Researcher is more in-depth than Points of View. The reports are written by journalists and experts in the field. The reports cover any topic that the U.S. Congress might hold hearings on or investigate.
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If you want more subject-based databases, you can use View All Databases to locate databases on your particular subject.
Examples:
To find more articles you can also search general or subject databases.
For example, Academic Search Complete is a general database that covers almost every topic. Search using the keywords or subjects that worked best in WorldCat or the other databases.
Examples: