LibGuides: 10th Grade Unit 4: Crafting an Argument: Home

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Picking Your Topic IS Research (video) When you pick your topic, it's not set in stone. Picking and adjusting your topic is an integral part of the research process! This video is published under a Creative Commons 3.0 BY-NC-SA US license. License, credits, and contact information can be found here: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/tutorials/pic... Feel free to link to / embed our videos!
Research Graphic Organizer
An organizational doc to help you develop your topic & collect resources.

Points of View This link opens in a new window
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Gale In Context: Global Issues This link opens in a new window
Issues This link opens in a new window
ProCon This link opens in a new window
ProCon - A comprehensive tool for researching controversial issues using unbiased information and facts.

New York Times This link opens in a new window
The New York Times is dedicated to helping people understand the world through on-the-ground, expert and deeply reported independent journalism.

Citation Generator
Automatically create APA style, MLA format, and Harvard referencing style citations with our citation generator add-on for Chrome.
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What Are Databases and Why Do You Need Them?
A Yavapai College student explains the benefits of using library databases for research over searching the web.
Searching Databases
Follow a Yavapai College student as he uses the many features of a library database to save time and find better results for his research topic.