LibGuides: Pro / Con Research: Topic Selection

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Choose a topic that interests you.Even if a topic has been assigned, you may be able to choose a particular aspect of the topic that interests you personally. Use the following questions to help you generate topic ideas.
- Do you have a strong opinion on a current social or political controversy?
- Did you read a newspaper article, or see a TV broadcast recently that piqued your curiosity or made you angry or anxious?
- Do you have a personal issue, problem, or interest you'd like to know more about?
- Do you have a research paper due in a class this semester?
- Is there an aspect of one of your courses you are interested in learning more about?

Gale Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Information on current social issues, including pro/con viewpoints
SIRS Issues Researcher This link opens in a new window
Offers only the very best article selections from more than 2,000 international sources. Analysis and opinions cover the pros, cons, and everything in between of 345+ social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political, and global issues.