LibGuides: English 102 (Rajaram)--Fall 2016: 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.
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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Gale E-books (formerly known as Gale Virtual Reference Library) This link opens in a new window
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MasterFILE Complete This link opens in a new window
Issues & Controversies This link opens in a new window
Issues & Controversies provides overviews of the hot topics of the day
CQ Researcher Online This link opens in a new window

Browse the Journal of Social Issues by selecting a year and then an issue (right side).