Navigating Opposing Viewpoints Database

The video tutorial introduces the Opposing Viewpoints in Context database at Citrus College, highlighting its versatility in providing information on current events and social issues. It explains how to search the database using keywords or by browsing issues, and demonstrates navigating a topic page, such as police reform, to access various sources like articles, videos, and podcasts. The tutorial also covers advanced search options and article interaction features, including highlighting, taking notes, and citation tools. It concludes with a reminder of the library's resources and contact information for further assistance.

What makes Opposing Viewpoints in Context a versatile database?

• It features information on current events and social issues.

• It is updated infrequently.

• It only contains academic articles.

• It is exclusive to Citrus College.

How can you search for topics in the Opposing Viewpoints database?

• By using a physical catalog.

• By contacting a librarian directly.

• By only browsing issues.

• By entering keywords or browsing issues.

What should you do if your issue is not listed in the 'Browse Issues' section?

• Contact the database administrator.

• Enter keywords into the search bar.

• Look for the issue in another database.

• Assume there is no information available.

Which types of sources can you find on a topic page in Opposing Viewpoints?

• Only newspapers and magazines.

• Only academic articles.

• Academic articles, newspapers, magazines, videos, and podcasts.

• Only videos and podcasts.

How can you refine your search within a broad subject in Opposing Viewpoints?

• By using the 'search within' bar.

• By using a different database.

• By contacting a librarian.

• By browsing the library's physical collection.

What options are available when you click on an article in Opposing Viewpoints?

• You can only print it.

• You can only download it.

• You can highlight, take notes, print, download, and cite it.

• You can only read it online.

What should you do after using the cite button in Opposing Viewpoints?

• Use the citation format as is.

• Verify the citation format matches your instructor's requirements.

• Assume the citation format is correct.

• Ignore the citation format.

How many databases are available at the Hayden Memorial Library?

• Less than 5 databases.

• Only 10 databases.

• Over 50 databases.

• Exactly 25 databases.