Brainstorm
- 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?
Databases
Databases are organized collections of data. We subscribe to our databases and they require a username and password when off-site. Doing research on databases allows students to access many different types of information that in most cases have been published and checked for accuracy.
- SIRS Issues Researcher This link opens in a new windowOffers 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.
- Gale Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new windowInformation on current social issues, including pro/con viewpoints
- Gale Global Issues in Context This link opens in a new windowInternational viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics and current events
- Gale in Context This link opens in a new windowInformation on a broad range of topics, people, places, and events
New York Times Digital Subscription
Please follow the link for instructions on access to The New York Times Digital Subscription.
