LibGuides: EDUC 1300: Information Literacy Basics

Ideas for Research Topics

Examples of ideas for research topics on different subjects.

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Credo Reference
Use this database as a starting off point. Get background information about your topic, which will help you find related terms and topics to help guide your research. Some information is linked out to other more scholarly databases such as Academic Search Complete, Opposing Viewpoint & CQ Researcher.
Explora
Current
Find newspaper, magazine, and reference articles on topics studied in middle or high school: history, current events, health, science, and careers. Includes maps, photos, biographies, and primary documents. Limit the results by reading level.
TexShare EBSCO
Opposing Viewpoints
Current
Find a variety of perspectives on current event issues and controversies in the news, providing facts as well as pros and cons. Includes e-books, magazine articles, newspaper articles, multimedia, charts, graphs, and images.
TexShare Gale