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These sources can help you browse ideas to develop a good research topic.
Remember to evaluate a source before you use it for your research.
A service sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science that gathers and posts press releases from research organizations
Congressional Research Service (CRS) provides insight and non-partisan analysis of issues of public debate
Atlantic, Education Week, National Geographic, New Yorker, Outside, Saber Vivir, Sports Illustrated, and more.
Browse magazines by category or search for your favorite.
Explore hot topics in politics, business, government, crime, law, energy, education, health, family, science, foreign policy, race, rights, society, and culture.
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New York Times - Argumentative Prompts Suggestions
Prompts drawn from life — from social media to sports, politics, gender issues and school — to inspire you to take a stand
A nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world.
Browse for topic ideas or search for resources that present multiple sides of an issue. Includes over 400 topics with an overview (objective background / description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument). Each topic features a Guide to Critical Analysis which helps the reader evaluate the controversy and enhances students’ ability to read critically, develop their own perspective on the issues, and write or debate an effective argument on the topic.
Pros and cons of debatable issues
Recent research and discoveries in key topic areas like Health and Medicine, Education & Learning, Computers & Mathematics and more
Index of psychology blogs with a guide to their blogging experts’ credentials.
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