Controversial topics are issues about which people have very strong feelings and opinions, which lead to debate and argument. These feelings and opinions are connected with religious, social, or political beliefs.  Controversial topics are often the subject of research assignments, as students locate the pros and cons of these topics for persuasive papers, pro and con papers, hot topics papers, argumentative papers, position papers, or current issues papers.   Research Controversial Topics and Choose a Topic   Research the Background of the Topic   Research the Most Current Information You Can Find   Evaluate the Information   Write a Paper or put Together a Presentation   Cite your sources