Synthesis Essays
Not sure where to begin?
Remember, research is a fun puzzle.
The inquiry process can help give you some direction as you explore the resources shared below and develop your paper.
Databases
Databases
Examining a threat caused by a present regime? Try Infobase Modern World History - A simple search for the regime will result in articles connected to their human rights record, government policies, and other vital information.
Examining a threat caused by a present regime? Try Infobase Modern World History - A simple search for the regime will result in articles connected to their human rights record, government policies, and other vital information.
Features pro and con articles on a number of issues that might work as topics.
Features pro and con articles on a number of issues that might work as topics.
(Username - sbrunswick Password - Ask your librarian)
(Username - sbrunswick Password - Ask your librarian)
Topics to investigate include:
Topics to investigate include:
Jstor is a college-level database. It is best to use this database once you have a firm idea of the type of articles that you need for your topic. Search strategies must be carefully considered to achieve a successful result.
Jstor is a college-level database. It is best to use this database once you have a firm idea of the type of articles that you need for your topic. Search strategies must be carefully considered to achieve a successful result.
- Always use the advanced search.
- Use smart searching techniques like " " and boolean search terms for a more focused search.
- Features like find (control + F) can help you to navigate the articles (once downloaded as pdfs) returned.
(Username - sbhs password - see your librarian)
(Username - sbhs password - see your librarian)
Here is an example of one approach to Jstor success.
Here is an example of one approach to Jstor success.
Credible Online Sources
Credible Online Sources
How do I evaluate the sources that I find online?
How do I evaluate the sources that I find online?
The sources provided below are credible.
The sources provided below are credible.
To determine if an article is credible, a researcher should consider:
To determine if an article is credible, a researcher should consider:
- Publication date
- Author's expertise
- Credibility of the connected institution
Choose from the following list of topics or propose one of your own.
Choose from the following list of topics or propose one of your own.
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
Economy
Economy
information
information
gender
gender
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