Argumentative

Expectations:

• Select a topic that is meaningful to you that has at least two sides of an issue

  • Select sides of the issue you will be arguing for and arguing against

• Locate quality resources using databases and books to base your argument

• In the research process, locate sources that are on the opposite side of the issue you have selected to be able to understand the issue as a whole and discuss it within the paper

• Utilize NoodleTools to create your bibliography

  • See your assigned teacher for specific bibliography requirements

Topic Selection

You will be spending substantial time with your topic, so select something that you are passionate about or that you enjoy learning more about. If you need ideas for a topic, you can browse through the following websites or databases.

• Gale Databases -- Gale in Context: Global Issues 

• Gale Databases -- Gale in Context Opposing Viewpoints

• ProCon.org

Potential Resources

Databases:

• Gale Databases -- Gale in Context Opposing Viewpoints

• Gale Databases -- Global Issues

Books:

• Warwick High School Library Catalog

• Access Pennsylvania

  • If you need books from other libraries:

    • Scroll to the form below this section

    • Fill out your information in the first section, and the book information in the second section

    • Mrs. Stump will order the book, it typically takes a week or two for the book to arrive.

    • If there is an issue, Mrs. Stump will send you an email

Websites:

• FactCheck.org 

• AllSides 

• The Perspective 

• Issue Lab 

• Pew Research Center