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Identifying a Research Topic for a Paper or Speech

Tips & Databases for Determining Topic
Access databases from library page: on campus in A-Z list or Off-Campus

  • Academic Search Premier: use Visual Search
  • Browse topics in:
    • Opposing Viewpoints
    • CQ Researcher
    • Issues & Controversies
    • Pro & Con Online (Congressional Digest, Supreme Court Debates& International Debates)
  • InfoTrac OneFile database: type subject and examine sub-headings

Books

  • Opposing Viewpoints books: Reference; some to check out
  • 10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects, Reports and Speeches by Kathryn Lamm; an excellent book available in many libraries.
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    • PBCC Library Learning Resource Centers
    • Ref Desk LB1047.3 .L35 1991

Suggested Websites for Topic Ideas



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