
In your undergraduate career, you may be asked to research and write on an issue that divides public opinion. Explore this guide for library and web resources that can help you:
- identify current issues
- explore the rationale behind each side's opinion
- locate supporting information and research, including government data and opinion polling
Thoroughly understanding the perspective of each side will help you construct a persuasive argument.
Not sure how to begin your research? Visit the Library's guide to Getting Started with Your Paper/Project.
Evaluate Your Sources
Prioritize information that:
- comes from someone/an organization with expertise on the topic, including:
- academic expertise
- professional expertise
- lived experience
- is up to date
- offers reliable and current citations
In general, library resources are more reliable than information on the web. For help with internet research, visit our guide to Evaluating Web Sources.