LibGuides: English Composition 1 (ENC 1101) Guide: Resources for Finding Topics

Choose a compelling topic with these considerations

Lists of topics can be found in these databases along with associated articles.

Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window Online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Drawing on the acclaimed Greenhaven Press series, the new solution features continuously updated viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience. Funded by: Statewide Allocation
CQ Researcher Plus Archive This link opens in a new window
Explores a single "hot" issue each week, ranging from social and teen issues to environment, health, education, and science. 44 reports produced each year, including four expanded reports. Includes charts, graphs and sidebar articles. Also contains the complete archive of Editorial Research Reports—the venerable precursor to CQ Researcher—dating back to 1923 which includes over 3,000 in-depth reports

Funded by: Statewide Allocation

WFSU Public Media
Google Trends
See what people are searching for on Google. Goes back to 2001.
National Public Radio
OnPoint
Controversy and issues news show
On the Issues n the Issues is an American non-partisan, non-profit organization providing information to voters about candidates, primarily via their website.
PBS-Frontline
News show
PBS-Nova
News show
Pew Research Center
Lots of graphics and charts
ProCon from Britannica
Twitter
Use "Trending Tweets" for interesting topics
Wikipedia
Use for subject headings and references. Any encyclopedic information on Wikipedia needs to be verified by other authoritative sources.
WUSF Public Media