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

04/14/2026 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM ET

Admission

  • Free

Location

Gale uses the Zoom platform to present training.

Summary

Learn how Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, available through the Michigan eLibrary, can strengthen argumentative, persuasive, and research-based assignments.

Description

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

Instructor: Tammi Burke, Senior Training Consultant, Gale

To register, please visit this link: https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/7117709028807/WN_eWN3rpl4Sga9-MM6-NSypg 

Registrants will then receive instructions and a link to attend the session directly from the training provider. Please register to receive the recording if you are unable to attend.

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