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National Debate Topic

Debate Central
Links to web sites that provide information on the current National Debate Topic. From the National Center for Policy Analysis, a public policy research organization.

Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government grades 9-12: National High School Debate Topic
Click on the year you want for links to government web sites with information on that year’s debate topic. From Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids, a service of the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO).

National Federation of High Schools Speech, Debate & Theatre Association
Provides information about the National Forensic League’s National Debate Topic program including how the topics are chosen each year. From the National Federation of High Schools Speech, Debate & Theatre Association, which was formed in 1986 to assist high school teachers and directors.

Congressional Universe | Accessible with KCLS Library Card
Congressional documents, records and unclassified congressional documentation via the CIS/Index to Publications of the United States Congress. 

CQ Researcher | Paid for by KCLS Accessible with KCLS Library Card
In-depth information on current and controversial topics.

Expanded Academic ASAP
| Paid for by KCLS Accessible with KCLS Library Card
Articles from 1,900+ academic journals. To find articles on a Social Issue, click on "Subject Guide" and type in your topic (for example: Welfare) then click on the tab called "Narrow by subdivision." Scroll down, then click on the subtopic "Ethical Aspects" for a list of articles. If you see the word "Text" under the article citation, the full text of that article is available.

Infotrac OneFile | Paid for by KCLS Accessible with KCLS Library Card
Articles on a diverse range of topics, including humanities, education, business, science, Current Events & Newspapers, art, politics, economics, social science, law, health care, computers, technology and environmental issues.

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center | Paid for by KCLS Accessible with KCLS Library Card
Articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and links to websites - all on social issues - from 'Opposing Viewpoints' and other reference sources.

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Last Updated: September 11, 2008