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New College Writing Program Library Guide

Finding Topics

For many students finding a topic of interest to write about can be one of the more difficult parts of a research assignment.  

Check out the Topic Identification and Selection Tutorial below to learn more about the library's resources and how to find and refine a workable topic. 

Tools for Exploring Topics

Having trouble deciding what to write about? Try looking at the links below to get some ideas:

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center has a great list of current controversial issues.
 
Interested in the sciences?  See what the new discoveries and developments are in the world of science.
 
Lots of topics to explore.  Provides topic summaries and pro and con arguments.
 
Very thorough and substantial research reports on all kinds of issues.  The reports can also be used as sources in your papers.  Very reputable and reliable.  Look for the "Topics" link in the top toolbar.
 
Again, very thorough and substantial research reports on all kinds of issues.  The reports can also be used as sources in your papers.  Very reputable and reliable.
 
A non-profit and independent source for scholarly news about critical issues of the day.  ASU is a contributor and member of The Conversation and many ASU scholars and professors have contributed articles.  Reliable and authoritative information. 

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