LibGuides: ENG 101 College Writing: Help with topics

Topic ideas

10,000 Ideas for Term Papers by Kathryn Lamm
Call Number: In Reference
ISBN: 0028625129
Publication Date: 1998-10-18
Geared to college and high school students.

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This database contains reports written about current news-worthy topics and events. Its a good place to explore the pros and cons of a current topic, scroll to the end for additional resources.

Frontline Videos from PBS
Free streaming authoritative videos. Includes current topics and controversial issues
Hot Paper Topics
A list of common hot topics From St. Ambrose University
Visuwords
Graphical dictionary and thesaurus. Helps with keywords and mapping your topic into larger and smaller concepts. One word searches work best
Over 1,000 Writing Prompts for Students
Detailed list of writing prompt ideas from The New York Times
ProCon.org
"ProCon.org, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit nonpartisan public charity, provides professionally-researched pro, con, and related information on more than 50 controversial issues from gun control and death penalty to illegal immigration and alternative energy."