In this class, you are asked to write a long report. Below are some suggested topics for this assignment, some keywords that may help you search for information, and links to resources to use for research.
When first starting your assignment, it's a good idea to do a brief search - called an introductory search - about a topic that interests you. This lets you see if there are any information or sources available for that topic and lets you learn a bit about it. The databases below are great places to start!
Explores opposing sides of the most important issues, helping learners to develop information literacy and critical thinking skills. With over 20,000 pro/con viewpoints, approximately 19,000 reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more, students will be prepared to argue any side of the issue.
Offers information in nearly every area of academic study, including arts, biology, chemistry, computer sciences, ethnic studies, engineering, language and linguistics, literature, medical sciences, philosophy, physics, psychology, religion, social sciences, and more. The collection contains peer-reviewed scholarly journals, magazines, several major newspapers, and a limited number of books, conference proceedings, and government publications. The full text of many titles is available, but for some titles, the database includes indexing and abstracts only.
Below are some sample topics and suggested search keywords for this assignment. These topics are adapted from the Madison College Libraries Technical Reporting LibGuide.