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RESEARCH PAPER GUIDE
A Web site dedicated to helping students select topics, conduct their research,
evaluate sources, write the paper and cite sources.
http://lrc.pjc.edu/Research/index.htm
Opposing Viewpoints
Each book in this multi-volume set is devoted to a single topic of current interest, presenting many different, but carefully balanced, contradictory views of the topic. Examination of the varied impressions will assist the reader in formulating his own judgments. The articles are usually in pairs, such as, “Gun Control Will Reduce Violent Crime”/“Gun Control Does Not Reduce Violent Crime.”
See Index Table in Reference Some volumes are available upstairs for
checkout. See call number on spine.
Taking Sides
Each volume is a debate-style reader (yes/no articles), reflecting a variety of viewpoints about individual topics within a broad issue. The goal of the series is for the student to learn the value of evidence in forming opinions, as well as to reach considered judgments by analyzing contrasting viewpoints. Each volume has a table of contents and an index.
See Reference Shelves.
To locate books at PJC and other Florida community college libraries, click on Find Books at the top of the LRC homepage. Keyword search options include author, title and subject. Advanced Search provides a guided method for combining keywords. Books can be requested from other campuses. For assistance, contact a librarian or see the instructions located at http://lrc.pcj.edu/pdf/find_books.pdf. To find books at other libraries, click on Search Other Libraries on the left side of the LRC homepage.
To access the following databases, click on the Find Articles link at the top of the LRC home page. Login is automatic from the LRC computers. From remote computers, it is necessary to log in by: 1) selecting Pensacola Junior college from the drop down menu; 2) typing the 14-digit PJC photo ID number in the Borrower ID box; 3) typing the last four digits of your Social Security number into the PIN box. Before logging in, be sure to activate the barcode number on your ID card by contacting the LRC at 484-2002 or by stopping by the Circulation Desk in the LRC lobby. Once logged in, click on the Alphabetical link at the top of the page. From the alphabetical list, click on the database of your choice.
Academic Search Complete
Multidisciplinary source of articles from
magazines and scholarly (peer reviewed) journals. Includes abstracts (summaries)
of most articles. To limit to full-text articles only, and or scholarly
(peer-reviewed) journals, check the appropriate box(es).
America’s Newspapers (NewsBank)
Accesses full-text articles from
over 700 U.S. newspapers. Articles from Florida newspapers, including the
Pensacola News Journal from 1999 to present, can be searched separately or
as part of the entire database.
New York Times (Newsbank)
Full-text coverage of The New York Times
from 1995 to present.
General OneFile
Multidisciplinary source of articles from a variety of reference sources
including magazines, academic journals and newswires. To limit to full-text
articles only, and or peer-reviewed publications, click the more search
options link and check the appropriate box(es).
CQ Researcher
Individual reports provide an in-depth analysis of issues in the news.
Topics can be searched by keyword, using the Quick Search box. Click on Browse
by Topic to get a complete A-Z list of all the topics. Coverage is from 1923 to
present.
Issues & Controversies
Supplies full-text, objective analysis and opposing points of view on current and controversial topics. Reports provide chronologies, illustrations, maps, tables, sidebars, web links, bibliographies, and more. Updated twice a month.
Opposing Viewpoints
Presents issues in a pro/con format from a
variety of sources. Articles come from the Greenhaven Press social issues series
and from a number of magazines, academic journals, newspapers and other
reference sources. The complete text of the articles is available within the
database.
WRITING THE ARGUMENT
The Bedford Handbook"
"Constructing reasonable arguments" on pages 489-505. "Evaluating arguments" on pages 505-517.
REF PE 1408 .H277
One copy behind the Reference Desk and one copy on Reserve.
Strategies for Argument
Teaches writing strategies essential to effective argument, thus aiding students in writing sound and persuasive arguments. Contains numerous selections for analysis and evaluation.
PE 1417 .S765
Located on 2nd floor in bookstacks.
Writing Argumentative Essays
Teaches strategies for critical reading, critical thinking, research, and writing so that students may become productive participants in all types of argument. Helps students identify controversial topics, form their own opinions, and write individual argument papers.
REF PE 1417 .W565
Located behind the Reference Desk with a second copy located on 2nd floor in
book stacks.
08/18/08