Argumentative Essay: Finding a topic
Helpful websites
- Research Paper TopicsNice spreadsheet of controversial issues listed in alphabetical order.
- ProCon.orgLists topics and provides expert opinions on both sides of the topic.
- IDEA (International Debate Education Association) - DebatabaseLists broad categories of issues with links to articles on related topics that have points for and against with cited info.
- Pew Research CenterThe Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the pub;ic about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world
- IssueLab from CandidExplore and access free research about critical social issues from social sector organizations around the world.
Off Campus access username and password can be found in Blackboard on the
Institution Page. Students: look for Student Tools to Stay Connected at Atlantic Cape. Faculty: look for Key information about Libraries and Tutoring. Or you can contact the library for username and password.
- NewsBank Hot TopicsIdeas from the news! Suggestions for research topics from NewsBank. Login required off campus.
Choosing a topic
- Choose a topic for your essay that interests you, or is relevant to your course work
- Use the resources on this page to help choose a topic for your essay
Opposing Viewpoints
Off Campus access username and password can be found in Blackboard on the
Institution Page. Students: look for Student Tools to Stay Connected at Atlantic Cape. Faculty: look for Key information about Libraries and Tutoring. Or you can contact the library for username and password.
Online News
Online newspapers have opinions sections with articles that can help you identify a topic.
Points of view reference
Off Campus access username and password can be found in Blackboard on the
Institution Page. Students: look for Student Tools to Stay Connected at Atlantic Cape. Faculty: look for Key information about Libraries and Tutoring. Or you can contact the library for username and password.