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Finding Topics for Papers and Speeches Stuck on finding a topic for writing a paper or giving a speech? There are several sources available using the Library. Not only do they supply good topical ideas, they all give background information, statistics, and bibliographies for finding further information.
To find and use: To find out if your topic is covered in previous issues, go to the Reference collection on the first floor of the Library, to the call number Ref H35 .E35. Here you will find past issues through 2007. Use the index in the back of the 2007 volume to find all issues about your subject, or related subjects. Try the online version of CQ Researcher for up-to-date information.
To find and use: To find out if your topic or related topics are covered in any of the Opposing Viewpoints books owned by the Library:
Try the online version of Opposing Viewpoints Other Series In addition to Opposing Viewpoints, the library also has several other series of books which provide topic ideas and information about current and controversial issues. These series include:
Recent topics covered include immigration, endangered species, school violence, Russia and Eastern Europe, volunteerism, and more. To find and use:
10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects and Reports Look for the volume in Reference at Ref LB1047.3 .L35 or in the stacks upstairs to check out at LB1047.3 .L35. Adapted from "Finding Topics", Dale Vidmar, Southern Oregon University.
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This series of books attempts to show both sides of controversial issues by including essays from a variety of notable authors. Each book is dedicated to one topic and contains several essays, either pro or con, that are excellent examples of argumentative writing. Bibliographies are also included. Recent topics include genetic engineering, America's prisons, child welfare, the war on drugs, human rights, and more.