Trend Analysis - General
Benefits and Drawbacks of Writing Collaboratively
Trend Analysis Assignment - Overview + 2024-2025 rubric
UMN Library Resources
UMN Wilson Library - Workshops, Tutorials, Guides
UMN Library Trend Analysis Page
Scholarly vs. Popular Sources (and here)
UMN Library Research Guides (NEW!)
--Peer Research Consultants Great!
Accessing UMN library sources off campus -
How to find full text articles (Don't pay!)
MV Library Online Databases - "Points of View" and "Gale in Context" are good for topic selection
CQ Researcher - This is great for topic selection - UMN login req'd.
Sample Essays
Sample 1: Rise of Aquaculture
Sample 2: Diversity in STEM
Sample 3: Surrogate Parenting
Sample 4: Median Age in China