LibGuides: English 007 (Lorette): Select Topic

Books to Discover Topics

10,000 Ideas for Term papers, Projects, Reports and Speeches
Call Number: REF DESK: LB1047.3 .L35 1998
Stumped on what to talk about?! Use this book to find inspiration.
Social Issues in America: An Encyclopedia
Call Number: REF: HN57 .S624 2006
Browse through the topics in these volumes to get ideas on contemporary hot topics in the United States. When you find a topic, also take note of any subtopics mentioned in the entry.
Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues

Selecting a Topic--a meaningful one

You'll want to consider the following questions before you select your topic:

Will it sustain my interest?
Does it fit the parameters of my assignment?
Is credible information on this topic readily available

You can get ideas for research topics from several Chabot Library databases:

Browse the list of reports by topic to see all the reports related to health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy in America.

Issues & Controversies

Browse the list of research topics to find all related reports on more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture.

Gale Virtual Reference Library

This database searches hundreds of volumes of reference titles (subject encyclopedias) and other e-Books on a varety of subjects, think of it as the Library's Wikipedia.