Topic Development Process
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I need help choosing a topic...How do you decide what to write about when confronted with a research paper? This article details considerations and strategies to use when selecting a topic.
Gather Background Information
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Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new windowProvides an excellent first-step in researching any current social issue. Includes pro-con articles, opinion pieces, newspaper pieces, scholarly articles and information from many other types of sources, all full text.
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowThis weekly publication gives background information on current and controversial issues. Unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the economy.
In-Depth, Exploratory Research
You can use library databases to conduct in-depth, exploratory research about your topic.