Research Guides
Communication Studies: Argumentation
This subject guide is a starting point for communication-related research, including mass media, speech communication, and more.
Argumentation
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Book Sampler
This list highlights a few of the books on argumentation and persuasion in the UW Libraries.You can search for more books using UW Libraries Search.
- Elements of Argumentation
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- Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
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Fact Checking
- FactCheck.orgFrom the non-partisan Annenberg Public Policy Center
- Snopes.comDebunks common urban legends, Internet-based rumors, and other misinformation.
- PolitifactA fact-checking website run by the St. Petersburg [Fla.] Times
Hot Topics
- CQ Researcher
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Subject experts provide pro/con views on a range of current issues. Try the "Recent Reports" RSS link on the right side of the page to view more topics.
- Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
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Overview of contemporary social issues with relevant articles, videos, opposing views, and more
- ProConFree online resource with information on the pros and cons of various controversial topics.
Argumentation & Persuasion
Statistics
- ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
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Index to governmental and private statistical data.
- Statistical Abstract of the United StatesCurrent and past years are also available in print in the Government Publications reference stacks, on the ground floor of Suzzallo Library.
U.S. Laws & Legislation
- Schoolhouse Rock: How a Bill Becomes a LawA classic animated intro to the U.S. legislative process. Maintained by Disney Education.
- CQ Almanac
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- Uncle Sam Search3rd-party website that lets you use Google to retrieve results from government websites only. Replaces Google's own (discontinued) Uncle Sam search feature.
- Search.USA.GovThe U.S. government's official search engine. Returns results from all federal and state government websites.
Opinion
- Roper iPoll This link opens in a new window
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Public opinion data from academic, commercial and media survey organizations.
- Opinion & Editorials from Headlinespot.comA maintained list of links to online editorial pages from several dozen U.S. and ten world newspapers.