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English 101 Dr. Ann Warren

 

 Research Tools

 

Library  Databases

 

Academic OneFile

use the subject browse first

SIRS Researcher

good for Government Docs and Issue Statements

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center

CQ Researcher

CQ Weekly

Open Access Databases

ERIC

use Thesaurus, check Free Full Text box


Web Directories

Resource Shelf

Infomine

Project Vote Smart (voting records)

 

resource tip:

the more controversial the topic, the more likely there'll be plenty of material in Opposing Viewpoints or CQ Researcher

 

keyword suggestions:

intelligence testing, standardized testing, multiple intelligences

special needs, special education, learning

in Academic OneFile, to find lawsuits, look for the subheading: cases

subsidies and (economic aspects or political aspects)

antiterrorism measures

 

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