For those students who have an upcoming argumentative essay research assignment:
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Do you need topic ideas for your essay?
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Not sure where to start searching for articles?
Look no further. The library provides access to several databases which serve as good starting points for research on your argumentative essay. Check them out:
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CQ Researcher: Each report offers in-depth, non-biased coverage on a wide variety of current social & political issues including topics in: the economy, education, the environment, health, international affairs, and technology. Use the Browse Reports by Topic feature to explore topic ideas.
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Issues & Controversies: Includes over 800 in-depth and objective articles on current issues including topics in: business, education, government politics, and popular culture. Use the Subject Index or Need a Research Topic? features to explore topic ideas.
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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center: Includes hot topic social issues, from Terrorism to Endangered Species, Stem Cell Research to Gun Control. Drawing on the Opposing Viewpoints print series published by Greenhaven Press and other Gale publications, this one-stop source brings together a wide variety of resources including: pro and con viewpoint articles; reference book articles; magazine, scholarly journal, and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, and web sites. Explore the Popular Topics list from the main screen.
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General OneFile: Includes articles on a wide range of topics including: business, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, humanities, law, politics, science, social science, sports, and technology. This one-stop source bring together a wide variety of resources including magazine, journal, newspaper, and reference book articles. Try a Subject Guide Search and click on the Subdivisions link underneath your subject to explore various aspects of your topic.
If you need research help with your assignment or assistance in using the various databases, contact the Reference Desk. Our Reference Librarians are more than happy to help you with your research needs.
