John D. Vairo Library   Brandywine

Below are links to lists of interesting and unique topics for speeches or papers.  Each topic corresponds to a book title at the Brandywine Library.  Use The CAT to locate or request the book.

In preparing your assignment, think about the following:

    * Bring a unique viewpoint

    * Show how your topic relates to an area you are studying in class

    * Tell about the who, why, and how

    * Compare and contrast your topic with others in the same field

To make your final product more interesting, avoid simply giving a history; avoid plagiarism by bringing a unique viewpoint to your work.

• Concepts - thought provoking ideas

• Controversial Issues

• Events - fascinating events

• Objects - stuff, unique and mundane

• People - people who make a big difference

• Processes - how things work