Topic Formation
In addition to the list of potential topics provided in class or in the syllabus, some background information resources can help you brainstorm a topic.
News sources, such as the ones listed below, will cover new or trending media topics.
- Access World News Research Collection This link opens in a new window
Research diverse perspectives, topics and trends that align with curricular areas such as Political Science, English, Sociology, Humanities, Business, International Studies and more. Features reliable, credible information from a wide variety of international, national, and local news sources. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
- The Atlantic
Published since 1857, The Atlantic is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious monthly magazines covering major issues in politics, foreign affairs, the economy and cultural trends. - Discover
Take an exciting adventure with Discover magazine! Every issue reports captivating developments in science, medicine, technology, and the world around us. Spectacular photography and refreshingly understandable stories on complex subjects connect everyday people with the greatest ideas and minds in science. - Forbes
Beyond its famed lists, Forbes has a unique voice in its coverage of global business stories. Whether it's reporting on the "next Facebook" or scrutinizing a new tax law, Forbes covers stories with uncanny insight and conciseness that hurried business folks appreciate. - Wired
WIRED makes sense of a world in constant transformation. We tell an ongoing adventure story-the invention of the future. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives-from culture to business, science to design. The breakthroughs and innovations that we cover lead to new ways of thinking, new connections, and new industries.
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