North Hunterdon High School Media Center
may be found on the cart labeled Debates or by looking on OPAC (found on the desktop.) MOst of the books on the topics will be found in the 362s Social Science and/or the 616.863s. Some series that may prove useful are:
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At Issue
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Current Controversies
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Information Plus
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Opposing Viewpoints
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Taking Sides
Electronic databases are found in "Favorites" on Internet Explorer in school or you may click on them below. These are excellent sources of information since they have already been evaluated and are current.
Beware this database routinely has 50+ page articles. DO NOT PRINT the entire article. Cut and paste pertinent information into Word.
EBSCO - Magazine articles
Click on Ebscohost Web or
scroll down to
Newsbank -
Newspaper articles
Click on Newsbank School Library Collection
SIRS
Directories. Try these directories for your topics. They have been organized and evaluated by reputable outside sources.
- About.com
- Internet Public Library
- Multnomah County Library Click on Social Issues.
- O'Keefe Library
- Public Agenda Online
- Schoolwork UGH! Go to "Issues"
Try the "Hidden Web" Resources have already been evaluated by outside sources.
Search engines:
Overture Consistently Provides Relevant Results
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