Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Publishing, US, has announced that the creators of Points of View Reference Center (POV) from EBSCO have released the Points of View Debate Blog. The blog is projected as a forum for students to discuss topics in the news and debate them with their peers. It is a free companion service for schools subscribing to EBSCO's Points of View Reference Center.
Students can access Points of View Debate Blog directly from their library's Points of View Reference Center database, gaining the ability to both research topics and voice opinions about them. Additionally, a corresponding Twitter account, @PointsofView_EP, will direct users to the blog website (http://ebscohost.com/pov-blog) and provide an avenue for discussion.
A $200 prize will be awarded monthly to the student submitting the most thought-provoking and well-crafted comment to that month's blog topic. According to company representatives, the blog is designed to provide a forum for wider debate and the award is designed to provide incentive and recognition.
Points of View Reference Center offers users information about key news topics each month, and explores the basics of debate. Points of View Debate Blog invites users to join the discussion and share their views, building on knowledge gained from using the reference centre.
A monthly e-newsletter also accompanies the blog. It will highlight the winner of the best student commentary, and preview the next month's Points of View Debate Blog topic. It will also keep subscribers up to date on announcements about the service.
Points of View Reference Center is said to help students research their opinions and develop persuasive arguments across subject areas, for their own debates and research papers. It presents a searchable collection of the most important social, political and cultural moments of the era. Offering topical overviews, multiple viewpoints, and guides to critical analysis, Points of View Reference Center is said to offer users a balanced perspective on current issues.
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