English II ASocial Issues Research ProjectFebruary 2014

What do I stand for?

Research Process:Select a topic: choose an issue

that is of interest to you!

Read about this topic and make sure there is enough information available to support your research paper.

Research Process Part Two:Take notes during your research!

Be sure and include: The topic or issue you are

addressing; Background history about this

issue or problem; Specifics about individuals, groups

or organizations taking action with regard to this issue or problem.

Where can I find information to begin my research?

Start with the LTHS Library

webpage! www.lths.netLet’s take a look at these Social

Issues databases:Opposing ViewpointsSIRS ResearcherGlobal Issues in ContextEBSCO Academic Search

WebsitesHuman Rights CampaignThink Before You SpeakStop Bullying NowGlobal IssuesDo Something CampaignEqual Rights CenterIt Gets BetterProducts of Slavery Campaign

WebsitesAmnesty InternationalCall and ResponseFair Trade FederationFree the SlavesInternational Justice Mission Shared Hope InternationalNot for Sale CampaignPopulation Services InternationalWorld AIDS Campaign

Cite All of Your Sources! Websites and Online Databases Author. "Title of article." Name of the print source,

the website, or database where you found the article and the original date of publication. Date of access. <URL>.

Examples: Alexander, Ronald. "A Lack of Compassion Has Led to

an Epidemic of Cyberbullying." Cyberbullying. Ed. Louise I. Gerdes. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. At Issue. Rpt. from "Cyber-bullying: It's Not Cool to Be Cruel." Huffington Post. 2010. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 11 Feb. 2013. http://ic.galegroup.com

Hosansky, David. "Preventing Hazing." CQ Researcher 8 Feb. 2013: 133-56. Web. 11 Feb. 2013. http://library.cqpress.com

Keep track of your sources! Confused about how to cite your

sources? Need help creating the bibliography?

Easy Bib can help!