There are many online library sources to find topics for research assignments if you are asked to choose and not sure where to start. They range from databases that focus on current national and international issues to those that focus on local issues, such as locally published newspapers and magazines/journals.
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context contains 19,000+ Pro/Con arguments and 13,000+ topic overviews. Viewpoints also include links to other resources on the topic, making this a great place to start your research. |
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Procon.org is a public policy non-profit organization that offers information on controversial issues. |
Here are some sites to help you develop research ideas on local topics:
This video from East Carolina University shows how to refine your topic depending results from your initial searches on background information.