Persuasive/Informative/Controversial Research

1. Determine your keywords. Spelling counts! Use synonyms. Put quotes around any phrases or names (ex. "Teen Pregnancy" or "Michael Vick")

2. Destiny... Do a POWER search for books on your topic

• We have a multitude of books that cover a wide range of these topics. Most of these books reside in the 300s section of the library. Make sure that you do a search to see what we have.

3. Reference books and books on the cart. Especially take note of the following:

• Grolier's Pro/Con Library



• Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in....



• Information Plus: The Infomation Series on Current Topics

4. Online Resources

• SIRS Researcher... Leading Issues



• Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context



• Gale Student Resources in Context



• World Book Online



• EBSCO
  from the public library... you will need your library card number.



• Baltimore Sun
  from the public library... you will need your library card number.



• Washington Post
  from the public library... you will need your library card number.



• Proquest Professional Education

5. EXIT SLIP