If you can choose any topic to investigate for your research paper but aren't sure how to choose a topic, take a look at some of these databases and browse the topics for ideas. From off-campus, you will prompted to log in with your ID number and last name before you can search these databases.
1. CQ ResearcherSearch or browse this online collection of weekly news reports on current issues debated in the news.
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2. Gale Opposing Viewpoints in ContextSearch or browse this online collection of viewpoint essays, video and audio clips, statistical charts, and a variety of other source types that examine today's controversial issues.
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3. Points of View Reference CenterBrowse controversial topics by category. Each topic has an overview, argument, and counter argument.
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4. NexisUniBrowse recent news, legislation, and Supreme Court opinions in: Business | Criminal Justice | Political Science
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5. StatistaSearch or browse this online collection of statistics by industry or popular topics.
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1. Pew Research Topics - Browse reports from this nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. (Description taken from About PRC page.) |
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2. Room for Debate (NY Times) - The Times invites knowledgeable outside contributors to discuss news events and other timely issues. (Description take from About Room for Debate.) |
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3. Topics | Brookings - Explore topics from the Brookings Institute |
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4. 5 Global Issues to Watch in... (United Nations Foundation) - Search the web for "global issues to watch" site:unfoundation.org for the latest and past lists of issues to watch from the United Nations Foundation. |
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5. Environmental Topics (US Environmental Protection Agency) - EPA research on key environmental issues/ |
