Topic Selection - How about browsing these sites for some inspiration?
General Resources on the Web
Points of View Reference Center – EBSCO
Points of View Reference Center™ is a full-text database that presents multiple sides of an issue.
Best Information on the Net – St. Ambrose University Library
This site lists a variety of “hot topics” of interest in today’s world. Click on a link for a list of additional information sources on the web.
Hot Topics – San Diego State University Library
This website by the library shows different internet sites which have resources on many controversial topics of current interest. If you have been assigned a paper or presentation on a current topic which you must select, one or more of these sites might give you ideas for choosing a topic.
Internet Public Library
Hosted by Drexel University, this site offers a resource portal to various topics. Users can submit reference questions to the Internet Librarian if they cannot find the information. Teens can find help at the homework center which includes information about researching and writing the research paper.
Multnomah County Library Homework Center – Social Issues
The library provides students researching current social issues with a list of resources with multiple perspectives.
News and Views (Social Issues) – Public Broadcasting Station
This website by PBS gives links to sites providing supporting information on various social topics covered by the station.
You Think! – World Bank
The site explores the major world issues faced by the world today.
Fine Arts
Honolulu Academy of Arts
Contemporary Museum
Hawaii State Archives
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Hawaii Potter's Guild
Association of Hawaii Artists
University of Hawaii at Manoa
National Endowment for the Arts
Kennedy Center Honors
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
General Resources on the Web
Points of View Reference Center – EBSCO
Points of View Reference Center™ is a full-text database that presents multiple sides of an issue.
Best Information on the Net – St. Ambrose University Library
This site lists a variety of “hot topics” of interest in today’s world. Click on a link for a list of additional information sources on the web.
Hot Topics – San Diego State University Library
This website by the library shows different internet sites which have resources on many controversial topics of current interest. If you have been assigned a paper or presentation on a current topic which you must select, one or more of these sites might give you ideas for choosing a topic.
Internet Public Library
Hosted by Drexel University, this site offers a resource portal to various topics. Users can submit reference questions to the Internet Librarian if they cannot find the information. Teens can find help at the homework center which includes information about researching and writing the research paper.
Multnomah County Library Homework Center – Social Issues
The library provides students researching current social issues with a list of resources with multiple perspectives.
News and Views (Social Issues) – Public Broadcasting Station
This website by PBS gives links to sites providing supporting information on various social topics covered by the station.
You Think! – World Bank
The site explores the major world issues faced by the world today.
Fine Arts
Honolulu Academy of Arts
Contemporary Museum
Hawaii State Archives
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Hawaii Potter's Guild
Association of Hawaii Artists
University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Art Gallery
- Art & Minds
- Department of Art and Art History
- Kennedy Theatre
- John Young Museum of Art
- East West Center Arts and Performances
National Endowment for the Arts
Kennedy Center Honors
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts