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Decide upon the topic for which you need information Avoid being too broad or too narrow

Selecting a Topic. Decide upon the topic for which you need information Avoid being too broad or too narrow Conduct preliminary research to ensure you are able to find enough information on your topic Visit some of the websites listed on the guide “Using Internet Sources to Select a Topic”

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Decide upon the topic for which you need information Avoid being too broad or too narrow

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  1. Selecting a Topic • Decide upon the topic for which you need information • Avoid being too broad or too narrow • Conduct preliminary research to ensure you are able to find enough information on your topic • Visit some of the websites listed on the guide “Using Internet Sources to Select a Topic” • The library has several books that suggest topics for research papers: • 10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects, Reports and Speeches • Research Topic Guides for Students • 100 More Research Topic Guides for Students

  2. Accessing Scholarly Resources Electronically • Use a research database! They contain articles originally published in magazines, journals, and newspapers, as well as entries from almanacs, reference books, and more. • More scholarly and trustworthy than the Internet (websites) • Go to the library website, www.hgtc.edu/library and click Find Articles • Once the research databases page loads, scroll down and click on the underlined name to one of the resources that covers controversial/social issues

  3. Suggested Research Databases • The following research databases are excellent resources for researching a controversial or social issue: • CQ Researcher • Issues & Controversies • Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center • SIRS Knowledge Source • The following research databases cover multiple subject areas, but would also be helpful in researching a controversial or social issue: • Academic OneFile • Academic Search Premier • Facts on File World News Digest • InfoTrac Custom Newspapers

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