Welcome back from spring break! Just 7 more weeks until summer! Here are some links to researching issues you might choose to look into for your persuasive speech assignment:
Public Agenda : A nonpartisan, independent source which looks at a variety of issues from differing viewpoints.
Murray State University Library - Hot Topics : A list of ideas here provides many links to information on specific topics such as global warming, steroids, and file sharing. Some sources are only available for Murray students, but there are many other links to solid, fact-based information.
St. Ambrose University - Hot Paper Topics/Best Information on the Net : List of topics to research, including affirmative action, gun control, and waterboarding, with many links.
Multnomah County Libraries Social Issues : Lengthy list of topics to click on for informative resources. Topics include legalization of marijuana, racial profiling, immigration, and prayer in school.
Opposing Viewpoints at Kent District Library : Excellent resource for researching practically any controversial topic! You may need to type in your library card number.
SIRS Discoverer : One of the MEL databases, this one focuses on social issues and includes journal articles, reference book selections, and documents from well-established organizations.
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