LibGuides: The Hayward Great Debate 2016: Race, Politics, and Social Justice: Prep Resources

Library Research Handouts

Topic Worksheet
Evaluating Empirical Research
Analyzing a Research Study in an Academic Journal
How to distinguish between popular and scholarly sources?
How do I evaluate web sources? How do I know a web site is legit?

Books to Help You Select a Topic

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.
99 Jumpstarts to Research
Call Number: REF ZA 3050 .W47 2010
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

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