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Choosing Topics for a Research Paper or Speech |
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Browse These Library Resources for Topic Ideas
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CQ Researcher
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Articles on controversial topics and current events; once
connected, click on "Browse by Topic" or "Browse
by Date."
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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
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The essays in this database feature diverse opinions on controversial
issues. Once connected, try clicking on a broad issue of interest
to you.
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SIRS Knowledge Source
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The Topic Browse tab in this magazine and newspaper database
may help you choose or narrow a topic.
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Didn't find what you needed?
Try a book, periodical or website...
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Reference Books
•10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects, Reports and Speeches - Lots of ideas arranged by topic. Shelved in Reference Collection: Ref LB 1047.3 .L35 1998
•Taking Sides -
This series of reference books contains argumentative essays in a variety of subject areas.
The tables of contents list nearly 400 topics. The table of contents folder is shelved at the Circulation Desk.
Periodicals
Browse recent issues of
magazines and journals in the Library's print periodicals collection shelved on the first floor.
Websites
Best Information on the Net - Hot Paper Topics: The topics listed here are very broad - remember to narrow your topic!
Paper Topics - Subject guides for hot topics from University and College Libraries supplied by California State University.
Documents in the News - Current events research topics.
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Need advice?
Ask a librarian or visit
The Writing Center:
Arts and Science II, Room 414
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Last Updated ( Monday, 27 July 2009 )
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