Ms. Allard's Senior Research Project
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If you have yet to choose a topic for your research paper, start by looking on ProCon.org. They provide numerous viewpoints for over 80 different controversial topics. Once you have chosen a topic and read some background information, check out the Opposing Viewpoints database. If you scroll down to Browse All Issues, you will most likely be able to find a curated page on your topic. I suggest that you look at the Featured Viewpoints, academic journals, and magazine and newspaper articles. All of the articles in the databases will provide you with the correct MLA citation, which will save you time when you make your Works Cited page. When you have chosen your sources, use this fillable outline to organize your thoughts. Check out the MLA Checklist to make sure that all of the formatting in your paper is correct. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me!
If you have yet to choose a topic for your research paper, start by looking on ProCon.org. They provide numerous viewpoints for over 80 different controversial topics. Once you have chosen a topic and read some background information, check out the Opposing Viewpoints database. If you scroll down to Browse All Issues, you will most likely be able to find a curated page on your topic. I suggest that you look at the Featured Viewpoints, academic journals, and magazine and newspaper articles. All of the articles in the databases will provide you with the correct MLA citation, which will save you time when you make your Works Cited page. When you have chosen your sources, use this fillable outline to organize your thoughts. Check out the MLA Checklist to make sure that all of the formatting in your paper is correct. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me!
Best Databases
Useful Links
United Nations Global Issues Overview - View information collected by the United Nations on eighteen issues that our world currently faces
ProCon.org - This site will provide you with opposing viewpoints for over 40 current issues ranging from gun control to illegal immigration
MLA and Citations Presentation - Presentation from our mini-lesson on how to format your paper using the MLA format and how to cite your paper
Search Strategies and Databases Guide - Handout discussing how to refine your searches and use our databases
NoodleTools Quick Start Guide - Step-by-step guide for getting started with NoodleTools
Website Evaluation Form - Quick checklist you can use to determine if the source you want to use is reliable
Bitly URL Shortener - Create shortened URLs for your citations
MLA Checklist - A Checklist to assist you in formatting your paper in the MLA style
APA Quick Guide - A Checklist to assist you in formatting your paper in the APA style
APA & Annotated Bibliography Presentation - Presentation discussing how to format your research paper
ProCon.org - This site will provide you with opposing viewpoints for over 40 current issues ranging from gun control to illegal immigration
MLA and Citations Presentation - Presentation from our mini-lesson on how to format your paper using the MLA format and how to cite your paper
Search Strategies and Databases Guide - Handout discussing how to refine your searches and use our databases
NoodleTools Quick Start Guide - Step-by-step guide for getting started with NoodleTools
Website Evaluation Form - Quick checklist you can use to determine if the source you want to use is reliable
Bitly URL Shortener - Create shortened URLs for your citations
MLA Checklist - A Checklist to assist you in formatting your paper in the MLA style
APA Quick Guide - A Checklist to assist you in formatting your paper in the APA style
APA & Annotated Bibliography Presentation - Presentation discussing how to format your research paper