We've noticed a fairly regular writing assignment is to write about a current or controversial issue. Sometimes you'll be asked to write a fair assessment of the different sides of the controversy. This guide is here to help you find books, articles, and quality Internet sources on controversial topics, and topics currently in the news.
For information on starting a research project check out the Introduction to Library Research page.
This is a good place to start if you are writing about ongoing issues within the national and international debate.
