Learning Objectives

• Use instructional resources to help students develop research and inquiry skills
• Use navigational features to find the best content for students and instruction. 
• Learn how to use the tools within Points of View Reference Source to support student learning.  

Reference Shelf

Find the section titled Reference Shelf at the bottom of the homepage. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the articles. Use the articles to help develop research and inquiry skills.

Articles are available in online text format or PDF. Revisit the lesson Getting to Know Points of View Reference Source to learn how to save and share research guides with your students. 

Guide to Critical Analysis

Each topic includes a Guide to Critical Analysis document. This document is designed to help students develop analytical skills as they read the topic articles. Use the search string: topic + guide to critical analysis. If available, the result list will include a guide for the topic. 

These guides are available in online full text and PDF format.

Overview, Point, and Counterpoint Essays

The Overview, Point, and Counterpoint essays in Points of View Reference Source (POV) are created by professional writers and subject experts skilled in persuasive and research writing, language arts, and curriculum. The Point and Counterpoint essays are opinion pieces; the goal is to present an idea only as it pertains to the viewpoint being expressed and offers supporting bibliographic resources.

Browse the topics and select a subtopic to find the Overview, Point, and Counterpoint articles for a topic. 

Click a topic. 

Choose a subtopic.

Find the Overview, Point, and Counterpoint essay. Selected articles include a Guide to Critical Analysis. Carefully constructed and extensively researched, these essays provide students with solid examples for writing their own persuasive essays and arguments. Use these articles with students to help them get started with argumentative writing. 

Revisit the lesson Getting to Know Points of View Reference Source to learn how to save and share articles and essays in POV with your students.  

Reflecting on Your Learning 

1. What two things are you doing in your classroom or instruction that will make integrating Points of View Reference Source easier?
2. What is one challenge you face in implementing Points of View Reference Source as a teaching resource?
3. What steps will you take to overcome challenges to using Points of View Reference Source in your classroom?