Q. I need to find a topic for my ENGL 1301 paper. Can you help me?

If you need to choose a topic for a Pro-Con type paper, there are two databases that can help you with possible topics. The first is Opposing Viewpoints in Context and the other is SIRS Issues Researcher. These databases can be accessed through the library homepage. Under "Articles & Databases" on the library homepage, click "General Databases",  these two databases will be listed under "Best Bets". To look for topics using Opposing Viewpoints follow this link to the A-Z List of Databases:

http://libguides.blinn.edu/az.php?s=6773

1. Click on the link that says "Opposing Viewpoints in Context" 
2. Once you arrive at the homepage, scroll down until you see the blue box that says "Browse All Issues" and click on that box.
3. You are now in a list of controversial issues that this database has full text articles on
4. Make sure to scroll down. There are many topics to choose from.

If you would like to use SIRS Issues Researcher

1. Locate SIRS Researcher 
2. Click on the link to SIRS Researcher
3. You will now see a list of their "Leading Issues" that you can scroll through to search for a topic. All of the articles found in this database are full text and can be accessed from any place that has an Internet connection.

You can also take a look at the LibGuide for ENGL 1301 which will direct you to other great resources to use.