Tips for selecting a topic, and suggested databases and websites for finding topics
These library databases and Web sites present issues and topics that may be useful when forming your own research topic.
In-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy.. Example Climate Change
Summarizes current issues and controversies in political, economic, social and scientific topics.
A thorough collection of topics from the 'New York Times.' Each topic includes news, reference and archival information, photos, graphics, audio and video files published.
Non-partisan, crowd-sourced technology shows all sides so you can decide.
ProCon.org is a non-profit public charity. They research controversial and important issues, and present them in a balanced, comprehensive, straightforward, and primarily pro-con format.
Nonpartisan fact tank that conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research.