The following four databases deal specifically with current events and social issues, and serve as an excellent starting point for your research.
Weekly online publication on current events, controversial issues.
Using CQ Researcher (YouTube)
Explores in depth a single "hot" topic in the news each week, ranging from teen issues, to the environment, to health and education, to science and technology.
How to Use Issues & Controversies (YouTube)
Use Google Scholar for a preliminary search. Don't forget to check the library and library databases for titles you may find through Google Scholar! Many scholarly works still remain unavailable on the web.
