Topic
The last national election was enough to show that America's technology is inadequate to battle continual worldwide threats. In order to determine the validity of the claim, ascertain whether the nation's technological needs are sufficient to keep America secure. You may want to begin by identifying America's current technological security need. Examine the statistics and costs (in lives and/or money) involved. Definition-match criteria argument required. Use the Census.gov business pages, such as economic indicators and foreign trade.
Data
- National Institute of Standards and TechnolgyA complex list of publicly available data on security gaps in US technologies, etc.
- Homeland SecurityA series of newly developed tools to help coordinate data collection across the nation.
- Statista This link opens in a new windowProvides access to recent and relevant statistics and studies from market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and U.S. and international government sources. Topics include business, finance, education, media, politics, society, environment, technology and more. Ready-made tables, graphs, and charts are downloadable in PDF, XLS, PNG, or PPT.
Articles
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowProvides in-depth, analytical reporting on the most current and controversial issues of the day. Every week a new report examines a single topic of public concern giving the reader a broad overview of the subject, including historical background, and a discussion of current controversies and initiatives, highlighting the range of opinions among experts.