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200 Prompts for Argumentative Writing
Topic list for Argumentative Writing maintained by the NY Times
IDEA (International Debate Education Association)
Follow links to Debatabase and "Top 100 Debates" for a list of ideas and pro/con arguments.
Midway University
Browse a list of 100 research topics and correlating research questions.
Parallax News
Provides current topics and research questions
University of Illinois Library
Use this site for additional research strategies on how to choose and define your topic. Topic list is also provided.
US News & World Report
The Online Debate Club maintains current event topic and pro/con arguments.

BBC News
A sub-division of the British Broadcasting Corporation, and the largest broadcasting news organization worldwide. Considered a leading resource for world news and current affairs.
CBS News
The news division of Columbia Broadcasting System. Offers extensive news coverage online via CBS Worldwide Inc. team of correspondents.
CNN
A world leader in online news and information delivery, the Cable News Network maintains separate websites/editions for US News and International News. Be sure to select your preference on the top right corner of the screen.