The document discusses the Opposing Viewpoints in Context database as an alternative to the SIRS Issues Researcher database for student research. It notes that Opposing Viewpoints has a more user-friendly homepage that efficiently guides students through narrowing down topics within broader categories. While familiar with SIRS, the author feels Opposing Viewpoints leads students more efficiently to credible and relevant information through features like browsing issues, searching, and viewing current news and multimedia topics. Both databases allow for similar research processes and utilizing saved materials for citations.