Researching Controversial Topics
Public Agenda Topics
Look down the left column for excellent overviews, research reports and articles on major controversial topics provided by a "nonpartisan, nonprofit public opinion research and citizen education organization based in New York City." Extremely thorough with charts, graphs, areas of agreement and disagreement, and more!
Issues From SpeakOut.com
SpeakOut says: "Thirty-second news stories don't give enough information. Newspapers and magazines can give you too much data on subjects you don't care about. SpeakOut.com solves both problems by providing the entire range of information in one place. Even better, we organize our information into topics and sub-topics, and provide links to give you even more information."
Hot Paper Topics: Best Information on the Net
Need some information for a research paper, or maybe just some place to go to get ideas? Here is the place to look!
Backgrounders from the Online NewsHour
This outstanding public TV news program offers transcripts of discussions on issues under broad categories such as Congress, economy, military, transportation and religion, etc.
Finding Data On The Internet
How to find basic references and information to back up your research. Designed for reporters, but useful to many others seeking information on a wide range of subjects.

Statistics Every Writer Should Know
Check this place out so that you will be able to tell if someone is "lying with statistics."

 
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