ENC 1102: Composition II

This guide offers the resources that will be most useful to you in completing projects that require you to use sources for ENC 1102

Resources on Controversial Topics

These databases will give you background information, as well as a balanced representation of the different sides of a contentious issue.

CQ Researcher
CQ Researcher reports cover “hot” issues in the news in depth. Topics include social issues, the environment, health, education, science, and technology.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Very similar to CQ Researcher, but has some additional features, such as multi-media, images, statistical information, and others. Also, more diverse topics and coverage.
Facts on File World News Digest
Reference resource that presents essential facts of the news as reported in the major newspapers, news magazines, and online news outlets. Emphasizes factual content rather than opinion or analysis.
ProCon.org
Overview of topics and pro-con arguments of controversial issues.
Social Movements & Culture
Resources for the study of social movements in the U.S., including those linked to transnational and global movements.

American Rhetoric
An online bank of over 3000 speeches (both text and audio versions), including a list of the Top 100 Speeches of all time.
Congress.gov
U.S. Congressional publications, including bills, bill tracking, Congressional Record.
WhiteHouse.gov
Official website of the U.S. White House, including policy information as well as press information and speeches.
Nexis Uni
Full text news, industry and market news, legal news and research, company financial information and general medical topics from 1987 forward.
Famous Speeches from the History Channel
Both text and audio of famous historical speeches.