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March 28, 2012
As a school board member in California we are always looking for resources that are qualified and free. ProCon.org is more than qualified and is a resource our teachers and students can use for free. But don't let the price fool you, its material is substantially researched and provided in great detail. If you have a position on a particular subject and think your argument is valid, look it up on ProCon.org and you might change your mind or at the very least you will see how others view your position and understand their views as well. I strongly recommend ProCon.org for anyone who likes to think without the influence of our political parties or the press. It will help you in determining what you really believe.
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Definitely
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Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
March 14, 2011
This is a terrific nonprofit. Procon.org is truely a non-biased non-partisan website that allows people to have open access to information about things that are going on around the world. The website offers points of view on two polarizing viewpoints on most subjects, and often, a middle gound on the subject. Specifically, I have used this website for articles that I write for school, both College and Highschool. Most of the time, I know about the side of the story that I believe in, but getting the other side can be very helpful.
For example, I am strongly opposed to the war in Iraq; and I had to write an essay on the topic that was unbiased, so I wanted to include the opposite side of view. Well, I went to procon.org, checked out their articles based upon the Iraq war, and came out with a whole new understanding of what people who support the war believe in.
In closure, it is sites like this one that allow a more informed public, and even a more open-minded public. An open minded and informed public is the key to having a better and more understanding community at large.
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Use for school, General information gathering, fact checking
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I would possibly try updating it more often if anything; maybe even adding videos of opposing sides to enhance the "entertainment" effect of the information.
February 27, 2011
I have used this site on one or two different pages and it is a great help. It if very factual and provides everything from both sides of things. It also is very clear and easy to navigate. Many research sites are not and so it is nice to have this one to look at.
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My grade... Which was good
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Maybe make the page title.s a little more clear
February 26, 2011
As an adult student doing online evening classes, and as an always student of life, procon.org has helped me with popular controversial issues. Both sides of the debate are not only stated in clear, objective terms, but is also backed by credible sources and analysis, often with attachments.
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Contributed to the learning of fellow students and have shared with people in my life.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Add relevant pictures perhaps.
February 26, 2011
I am a college student writing a non-biased essay on a controversial topic. I did not know where to start, but I am glad my search from bing led me to this site. It is easy to navigate, simple to read and understand, and has great information. I will definitely be using this site for future topics.
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This website has helped to educate me on both sides of the issue. I learned about social networking and was quite surprised by the information they provided.
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If I had to change something, I would add more topics. Other than that, everything is good.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Quite well
How did you find this group?
Bing
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
It has encouraged me to see both sides of an idea or issue before choosing my own opinion.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
February 26, 2011
This is simple: Nowhere else in today's world of information can a person get such a full and honest "take" on both sides of debates over current issues. It has opened my mind to the basis of those with whom I disagree.
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Clearer thinking, better decisions
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Make it required reading for our legislators on all levels
February 25, 2011
ProCon.org is one of the best learning tools that we utilize in our school. Students have used the resource in English class, Government class, BIology class and Health class. Best of all the information is non-biased, clear and concise. And the resource is growing, which makes it even more used and valued by the teaching staff. To make such a wonderful resource available via the web is much appreciated.
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Seeing the stress of students vanish when given this resource for writing projects.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Add a new topic each month.
February 25, 2011
As a high school teacher of Current Issues, I have used Pro-Con consistently for the last two years. I am so pleased to see my students obtaining an understanding of issues at a much deeper level of understanding because of the wealth of information provided. Weekly I choose a different topic, have the students read the material, prepare a summary of key points and arguments and then we hold a full class debate. The students' presentations are insightful and logical because of the excellent research of Pro-Con.org. i highly recommend it not only to other teachers but anyone wanting more than a surface description of an issue. I am very pleased.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The high school setting
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Keep updating current topics and adding new ones
February 22, 2011
I'm an m.b.a. graduate interested in environmental management. In preparing an industry analysis for a composting company, I had opportunity to contact ProCon.org in order to obtain information pertaining to the environmental costs and benefits associated with Dairy Farming.
The staff were helpful and quickly responded. They directed me to appropriate resources on the site, which included submissions from experts willing to share their knowledge with the general public. For someone undertaking research with a broad scope, I found the researchers at ProCon to be helpful and proactive in directing me to the appropriate information banks. Thanks again for your help....
Promoting critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, primarily pro-con format."
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contacting the organization, getting information necessary for my project
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
continue to advertise their valuable service
February 18, 2011
I use ProCon.org for EVERYTHING! They have the best information for both sides of the issues. They are truly unbiased and they don't take sides. Smart people doing great work!
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I emailed the marijuana site because they have a cool chart about state laws and they wrote back right away with a really helpful answer.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Add more current topics when the topics are in the news
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