Research
What to look for
Current news hot topics
Court ruling
New laws
Public unrest
News stories
Issues that affect you or people you know
Issues that can be condensed into a short essay
(not climate change or healthcare)
Issues with some research or fact to support them
Good and bad Sources
.edu or .gov (run by the government or educational institutes)
.uk .au (other countries governments .au = Australian gov.)
.org (a registered organization)
.com (shaky use other sources of available)
.net (not trustworthy)
Popular news platforms
The new york times, washington post, NBC, (be careful here)
Tips and Trick
Start by googling your topic
Narrow down your search by researching your side
Then research the opposing side
Research the history of your issue to better understand it