Points of View Reference Center™ is a full-text database that includes a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides more than 270 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide. In addition, you can find  research guides to debate, developing arguments and writing position papers. Topics covered include: affirmative action, cloning, DNA profiling, HIV/AIDS status disclosure, immigration, Iraq, Israel & the Palestinians, Katrina and FEMA response, nuclear proliferation, separation of church and state, standardized testing, stem cell research, tax cuts, voting machines, and many more.

Points of View Reference Center also contains a balance of materials from leading political magazines from both sides of the aisle, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books.  Additionally, this database contains the Video Encyclopedia of the 20th Century, providing a searchable collection of some of the most important social, political, and cultural moments of the 20th century. Points of View Reference Center provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.