99 jumpstarts to research topic guides for finding information on current issues
Title:
99 jumpstarts to research topic guides for finding information on current issues
Author:
Whitley, Peggy.
ISBN:
9780313009723
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited, 2001.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xiv, 227 p.)
Contents:
Introduction; Jumpstarts for Searching the World Wide Web; 1 -- ABORTION; 2 -- AFFIRMATIVE ACTION; 3 -- ALCOHOL ADVERTISING; 4 -- ALTERNATIVE FUELS; 5 -- ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE; 6 -- ANIMAL RESEARCH; 7 -- ASSISTED SUICIDE; 8 -- ATHLETES AS ROLE MODELS; 9 -- ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER; 10 -- CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM; 11 -- CAPITAL PUNISHMENT; 12 -- CASHLESS SOCIETY; 13 -- CHANGING JOB MARKET; 14 -- CHILD CARE; 15 -- CHILD LABOR; 16 -- CLONING AND GENETIC RESEARCH; 17 -- COMMUNITY COLLEGE STANDARDS; 18 -- CRIME IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS; 19 -- CRIMES AGAINST THE ELDERLY; 20 -- CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY; 21 -- CULTS; 22 -- CULTURAL HERITAGE.
Abstract:
Give students a jumpstart on their research topics with this versatile title! This quick-start guide pinpoints the best resources on hot topics for high school and junior college students. From topics as controversial as abortion, capital punishment, and gun control, to topics dealing with road rage, immigration, and suicide, your students will find a wealth of current issues that are guaranteed to be in their interest. Each topic features a basic explanation of the subject, search terms, reference resources, periodicals, relevant Web sites, and organizations. An exceptionally useful resource.
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Electronic Access:
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