Purpose: To further build your research skills and explore an issue that interests you.
Task: Write a research paper that identifies a social problem in today’s world and propose a solution to it. Your paper will also include background on the problem and possible solutions.
Be sure to use the C.R.A.A.P test to evaluate your sources!
Global Issues In Context: Supports global awareness by covering the most important issues of the modern world.
Opposing Viewpoints In Context : Presents each side of today's biggest social issues helping you to draw your own conclusion on the topic. If accessing from home, you will need a password. Get password HERE.
Infotrac Newstand Student Edition
Periodical and reference book content supporting high school student research. This database includes the TOPIC FINDER feature.
The following databases (accessed with above link) use a password (click for password).
Sweet Search (search engine): Pre-evaluated websites specifically for student research
WebPath Express (search engine): Reliable websites through the library catalog.
1. Select Catalog from the top tab.
2. Select WebPath Express from the side bar.
Purdue Online Writing Lab (O.W.L.)
Questions about MLA Formatting and Style for Research?
If you have questions about:
NoodleTools: Online research management system that will help you cite your sources, organize your notes, synthesize your information and create a work cited page.
To access, log in to NoodleTools (click link) with your school Google Account.
Mrs. Millette will take appointments during lunch, after school, or during your English class (with your teacher's permission, of course!)