Thrift Library: Research: Beginning: Develop Your Topic (Question & Brainstorm)

Browse Issues & Topics

Topic Finder from Gale Find or refine a topic, get visualized results, see connections between topics
Idea Generator @ ODU

Global Issues This link opens in a new window
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Offers authoritative content on the development of emerging green technologies and environmental and sustainability issues. (Grades K-College) (Gale)
Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
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More than 8,700 pro and con viewpoint articles and more than 4,700 topic overviews. This database also contains lesson plans, links to state standards, websites, statistics, primary sources, and teacher resources. (Grades 6-13) (Gale)
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Provides the pros and cons of controversial issues shaping our society. Entries are supported with background information that delves into the issue, with pro and con arguments, verified facts and additional reading. (Credo Reference)

(Clemson University)