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Shaughn (Government): Website Building/Controversial Issue Research

5/6/2019

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Click here to access assignment directions
From Opposing Viewpoints in Context: CLICK HERE TO ACCESS
  • Password is braves
  • Sign-in with your Google Account
  • MUST use citations (MLA 8) for all info used (INCLUDING images/videos)
  • Use "Browse Topics" list to find topic page on your controversial issue.
  • When reading the topic overview article at the top of the page, look at the hyperlinked table of contents on the right-hand side. Major topics for your country can be found by clicking there.  You can also use CTRL+F to search for keywords. Use truncated searches as appropriate (entering politic* will search politics and political).
From ProQuest eLibrary: CLICK HERE TO ACCESS
  • Username: CJUHSD
  • Password: @Library18
  • Login with your Google Account
  • Click on "Controversial Issues" Box
  • Click on your topic
  • You must include MLA 8 citations
From SIRS Issues Researcher: CLICK HERE TO ACCESS
  • Username: CJUHSD
  • Password: @Library18
  • Login with your Google Account
  • Click on your topic
  • You must include MLA 8 citations

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Shaughn (WH): Country Research

5/5/2019

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From Student Resources in Context: Click below to access the topic page for your country. There are MANY resource within each topic page, including a "Quick Facts" box (click below the flag) and an overview article of the country, broken down by major topics (click "Read More" from the topic page).
​Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Denmark
Egypt
France
Germany
​Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iran
​Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kenya
Malaysia
​Mexico
Netherlands
North Korea
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Africa
​South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
​
United Kingdom
Venezuela
Yemen
A few reminders for Student Resources in Context database:
  • Password = braves
  • When reading the topic overview article at the top of the page, look at the hyperlinked table of contents on the right-hand side. Major topics for your country can be found by clicking there.  You can also use CTRL+F to search for keywords (e.g. language, holidays, etc.). Use truncated searches as appropriate (entering politic* will search politics and political).
  • If you need additional information, go back to the main topic page for your country and select a type of resource  you need (images, news articles, etc.). Once you select the type of source, you can type in the box "Search Within Results" to narrow your search down.
  • Notice that an MLA-formatted citation is at the end of every article/resource -- just copy and paste to add to your Research Scaffold Google Doc.
From CultureGrams:  CLICK HERE TO ACCESS CULTUREGRAMS.
  • The username is CJUHSD and the password is @Library18
  • Use the dropdown menu to select your country.
  • Link to your school Google account at the top of the page.
  • The left side menu links to different types of information about the country.
  • The right side menu has additional features and tools.
  • Look for the Generate Citation link on each page and choose MLA 8.​​​
From Britannica: CLICK HERE TO ACCESS BRITANNICA.
  • Create an account (you have to do this at school) using your school Google account.
  • Use the search bar to search for the name of your country.
  • Notice the menu on the left, as well as the tabs just above it (Images & Videos, Related). To et an MLA 8 citation, click on the checkbox.
Do NOT just Google! You will have a very difficult time finding credible, complete information. Here are some online sources you can use:
Maps of your country (from UT Library)
CIA World Factbook (select a country from the map or the drop-down menu)
BBC country profiles (use the search bar to search for a country)
Important note: Any information obtained from these website will NOT come with a citation. Make sure you give proper credit to your sources by creating your MLA 8 citation using NoodleTools (use your school Google account to sign-in).

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