Synthesis Research

1. Brainstorm your thoughts and ideas about the suggested topics, and choose a focus for your paper.

2. Develop a strong thesis using the online thesis generator.

3. Determine the best keywords to research your topic. Spelling counts! Use synonyms. Put quotes around any phrases or names.

4. OPAC... Do a POWER SEARCH for books on your topic.

We have a multitude of books that cover a wide range of these topics. Many of these titles have been pulled onto a reference cart for your use. Make sure that you do a search to see what else we have.

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

5. Research using online resources/subscription databases:

SIRS Researcher... Leading Issues
Thomson Gale Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Facts on File World News Digest... Issues & Controversies
Gale Student Resources In Context
World Book Online
EBSCO from the public library... you will need your library card number.
Proquest Professional Education

6. Document your sources with a Works Cited page.

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