Prof. Centrone - ENG 101 - Fall 2021: Starter Sources

Find a Starter Source that offers SOLID LEADS:

NEWS SOURCES

• The New York Times or The New York Times (MYWCC ID)
• The Washington Post or The Washington Post (MYWCC ID) 

Other titles include: Christian Science Monitor, WIRED, The Atlantic, National Public Radio, New Republic, Chronicle of Higher Ed, and others

TIP: Use the Periodicals Tab on the library homepage to search for a title that you know or Google "Popular Newspapers".

OPINION SOURCES

Access Pro/Con Opinion Resources, which organize information about controversial issues by point of view. 

• Opposing Viewpoints in Context (MyWCC) 
• NYT - OpEd 
• The Conversation 
• ProCon.org

BOOKS & REFERENCE 

From the Library homepage, enter some keywords into the "Everything" box. Use a broad subject area to locate books in the collection. 

SUBJECT = "zero waste" 

Didn't work? TRY SUBJECT = sustainability

LIMIT by RESOURCE TYPE 
 

Also try the Gale Virtual Reference Collection or CREDO reference (with MYWCC ID) for general background articles. 

VIDEOS / STREAMING / DVD 

TED TALKS or NYT VIDEO can provide brief introductions or ideas. 

More in depth documentary films can be found in the Streaming Database FILMS ON DEMAND or Alexander Street Videos (with MyWCC ID) or on DVD by looking in the library's "Everything" Search. 

OTHER

• Use ListenNotes to find podcasts on your issue. 
• Locate Radio Shows on national or local Public Radio (transcripts in our databases)
• Reputable Blogs that pertain to your specialty (with caution) - e.g. The Root, "Capital Confidential"
• Personal Experiences
• Class Discussions
• Where have you found ideas? . . .