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MeL Training - Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Supporting Projects and Papers

MeL Training - Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Supporting Projects and Papers

2026-04-14T14:00:00 2026-04-14T14:30:00 MeL Training - Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Supporting Projects and Papers

Learn how Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, available through the Michigan eLibrary, can strengthen argumentative, persuasive, and research-based assignments. This session highlights how the resource supports civics instruction, debate projects, and evidence-based writing by providing balanced viewpoints, reliable articles, statistics, primary sources, and multimedia content. Explore key features including topic pages, citation tools, tools to support accessibility, and content organization to help students build critical thinking skills and develop well‑supported arguments. Perfect for educators, librarians, and anyone guiding research or debate-focused learning. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Locate items within the Gale eBook Collection
  • Understand how to use the tools and features provided
  • Identify ways in which the collection can be most beneficial in your work with patrons

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan.

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Start: April 14, 2026 2:00 PM

End: April 14, 2026 2:30 PM

Learn how Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, available through the Michigan eLibrary, can strengthen argumentative, persuasive, and research-based assignments. This session highlights how the resource supports civics instruction, debate projects, and evidence-based writing by providing balanced viewpoints, reliable articles, statistics, primary sources, and multimedia content. Explore key features including topic pages, citation tools, tools to support accessibility, and content organization to help students build critical thinking skills and develop well‑supported arguments. Perfect for educators, librarians, and anyone guiding research or debate-focused learning. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Locate items within the Gale eBook Collection
  • Understand how to use the tools and features provided
  • Identify ways in which the collection can be most beneficial in your work with patrons

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan.

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