Taking Sides volumes present current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with
Learning Outcomes,
an
Issue Summary,
Introduction,
and an
Exploring the Issue
section featuring
Critical Thinking and Reflection, Is There Common Ground?,
and
Additional Resources
. Taking Sides readers also offer a
Topic Guide
and an annotated listing of
Internet References
for further consideration of the issues. An online Instructor’s Resource Guide with testing material is available for each volume.
Using Taking Sides in the Classroom
is also an excellent instructor resource. Visit www.mhhe.com/takingsides for more details.