Controversial Issue Research
Step 1: Choose your topic
A. Look at the following list of topics and choose your research question. Step 2: Open this Google Sheet and start to dive into your topic. Use SIRS Issue Researcher to access your topic & essential question. Answer the questions on your Google Sheet and we will then provide further instructions on how to take notes. Watch this TUTORIAL on how to take notes using the Google Sheet Research Links/Links to Databases: SIRS Issue Researcher Gale Opposing Viewpoints password-schools Global Issues in Context password-schools JSTOR-Username: pahs Password: cavaliers Search for Books: Destiny Catalog eBooks Gale Virtual Reference Library Other Reliable Sources: Google Scholar-This may be a relevant time to use Google Scholar, but know the facts about it before you search! VBPL-If you have a public library card, you have access to print and digital resources through the public library. |
Don't Forget to Cite Your Sources
NoodleTools-You have access to a Noodle Tools subscription through our school. NoodleTools will keep your research and citations in one place for your research projects. Tutorial 1 covers how to cite an article from the databases. Tutorial 2 covers how to cite a website. Since you are using the SIRS database, play close attention to the first tutorial. Tutorial 3 shows how to export/print sources as a Google doc with or without annotations. Purdue Owl-Purdue Online Writing Lab is the gold standard for citing sources. PAHS MLA 8 Guide-Quick guide for the most recent MLA updates. |