One of the key things to remember when selecting a topic is to choose a subject that is of interest to you. It makes the research process more enjoyable and we tend to produce a better product. Some places to get ideas for papers:
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window (1991- present), includes original, comprehensive, and unbiased reporting and analysis on issues in the news.
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LexisNexis Academic Now known as Nexis Uni
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale) This link opens in a new window Includes pro and con viewpoints on a wide range of social issues, from terrorism and gun control to stem cell research.
- Issue Lab - See Explore box and choose Issues Area
- The New York Times: Times Topics
- Pew Research Center - Social & Demographic Trends Polling and data of Americans
From Brainstorming, Key Words, and Focusing to Thesis Statement.
A good place to start. Ebook Central is an ebook collection of multidisciplinary titles.
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Ebook Central This link opens in a new window An ebook collection of more than 150,000 multidisciplinary titles in business, humanities, life and physical sciences, medicine and health, information technology, engineering, social sciences, public policy, education, and general reference.
