I'm researching controversial issues for an English class. Where do I start?

Start with the ENG101/102 Controversial Issues research guide: https://library.sunyacc.edu/controversialissues, linked below.

Search these databases for your topic: CQ Researcher, Opposing Viewpoints and Points of View. These offer a topic overview, articles, videos and more, organized in a pro-con format.  These are great for researching "hot topic" issues: gun control, texting while driving, underage drinking, sports concussions, immigration, and hundreds of others. These databases will also help you narrow down your topic.

Once you've narrowed down your topic, use the "Start Your Research Here" box, which does a fast but shallow search across about 100 other databases. Use the Advanced Search to add more concpts ("gun control" AND "New York", for instance) and limiters (to articles, by date, etc.) to further pinpoint your results. 

If you have any questions along the way, contact a librarian at librarian@sunyacc.edu. Thanks!