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Library Research Guides

Academic Writing: Picking a Topic

An introduction to academic writing.

Finding a Good Research Question

Research Tutorials

Library Research Tutorials
For help with picking research topics, check out the Getting Started with Research Module, Part I: Choose a Topic.

ARC Library Databases to Explore Topics

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
This is an excellent place to browse current social and political topics
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Background information from general and subject encyclopedias.
Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Viewpoint articles on current social issues and controversial topics.