Browsing a general reference resource on some subjects areas that interest you might give you some good ideas.
Broad subject general reference database searching hundreds of encyclopedias and other reference works. Provides subject/topic maps.
A broad ranging general reference collection of ebooks. Search thousands of authoritative reference sources across all fields and disciplines.
Read through current newspapers and see what is happening in the news that interests you.
This newspaper resource allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section, or other fields. Provides access to more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. It also includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts and transcripts.
Here are a few places that outline many important social issues.
Provides content to help assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills. This database assembles controversial information in a non-biased manner for evaluation by the patron.
Covers today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, etc. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science,etc.
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