How do I find information on a controversial topic?

Controversial topics are usually issues that have differing viewpoints and are being discussed today.  These topics are often used for writing an argumentative paper.  Finding a controversial topic that you're interested in can be one of the most challenging steps to writing the paper.  

• Browse topics in the GWC Library Hot Topics databases to get some ideas.  CQ Researcher, Issues & Controversies, and Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints are some of our top issues databases.
  
     
  
   
  
  
   
• Browse ProCon.org, a current events website with pros and cons of controversial issues. 
   
• Search for controversial issues in public policy websites.  These websites are often nonpartisan but may or may not have a particular viewpoint on the issue.  Some examples include:
  • American Enterprise Institute: Policy Areas
  • Brooking Institute: Topics
  • Cato Institute
  • The Heritage Foundation (select Explore Issues)
  • Pew Research Center: Topics
  • ProCon.org
  • RAND Reports by Topic
  • Urban Institute (select Research)

• See Controversial Issues LibGuide for more information.