Current Issues, Hot Topics, & Controversies

In this guide, you will find online and print resources that address current and controversial issues. These sources are excellent for a persuasive speech or paper.

• Online Resources
  A list of online resources that provide multiple perspectives. Included are Article databases,Statistical databases, and Vetted websites.
• Print Sources
  Several book series that address current and controversial issues.
  • Opposing Viewpoints
    Books covering current issues by providing varying opinions in a balanced pros/cons debate.
  • Contemporary World Issues
    Books on a wide range of current interest topics in the US and internationally.
  • Historical Guides to Controversial Issues in America
    Books that provide a historical overview of today's current issues.
  • The Reference Shelf
    Each book provides a set of notable articles and documents providing multiple viewpoints on current day topics.
• Researching Current Events
  Provides context and information on the process of researching current issues and hot topics.