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Basic Guide to Resources for Research

Look at the following online resources for ideas

Hot Paper Topics (St. Ambrose)
List of popular issues with links to additional information on the web.

CQ Researcher
Contains in-depth, analytical reporting on the most current and controversial issues. Provides extensive background information and discussion of the pro’s and con’s.
Date Coverage: 1991-date

Maximum Users: Unlimited

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Search Guide: http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/static.php?page=faq

Public Agenda
Public opinion research on current issues
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Provides research on key issues.
Pro.Con.org
Pros and cons of controversial issues
JR Studies-Journalist's Resource
Timely research on the environment, economics, society and the government.

CQ Almanac
Offers narrative accounts of major pieces of federal legislation. Ability to search by decade, Congressional session, topic, or policy.
Date Coverage: 1945-present

Maximum Users: Unlimited

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Look at the following print resources for ideas

Opposing Viewpoints
Books on topical issues
Reference Shelf
Books on current issues.
Taking Sides
Books on controversial issues.