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Citizen Artist Project

Other wise known as GradCap

Social issue, a state of affairs that negatively affects the personal or social lives of individuals or the well-being of communities or larger groups within a society and about which there is usually public disagreement as to its nature, causes, or solution. The term social issue is frequently used synonymously with social problem.- Encyclopedia Britannica

Choose your Topic!

Start by asking these questions

  1. What is a social Issue or Problem that you care about?
  2. Do you have a strong opinion on a current social or political controversy?
  3. Did you read or see a news story recently that has interested you?
  4. Do you have a personal issue, problem or interest that you would like to know more about?
  5. Why do you care about this topic?

Not sure what topic to choose? Are there too many social issues that interest you? Use our featured Databases below to browse and explore topics in depth. 

Using a Concept Map

A Mind Map is an easy way to brainstorm thoughts organically without worrying about order and structure. It allows you to visually structure your ideas to help with analysis and recall.

Identifying Keywords

Make a list of keywords relevant to your topic. Be sure to list similar, broader, narrower, and related terms. Keep the list by your side when you start your research and continue to add to it as you come across useful terms.