Persuasive Essay

What am I trying to find?  Brainstorm all the possibilities _____________________________________________________________

**Try the persuasive map from Read, Write, Think to organize your topic

 

Use print sources Check Destiny.   Some sources to consider include…

Check the OPAC (Husky hint *search under series instead of title or author) . Some **media sources to consider include any books with selected series dealing with opposing viewpoints such as:

  • The Reference Shelf
  • Opposing Viewpoints
  • At Issue
  • Current Controversies
  • Issues and Controversies
  • Use almanacs for statistical information
  • Use dictionaries and subject specific encyclopedias for background information 
  • Use pamphlets and documents which support your topic
  • Do personal interviews with "experts: on your topic 

     

    Electronic Periodical Resources  - The suggested **databases to consider include any media dealing facts, statistics, examples, anecdotes, quotations, graphs or tables to support your argument such as: (from e-resources) to use. *Remember to use your login & passwords to use these remotely.

    • Opposing Viewpoints - Husky Hint *Try searching by Subject Headings, keywords or content type. You can get some great statistics. This database gives you expert websites.

    SIRS   (Social Issues Researcher) Husky Hint *Try searching by Subject Headings, keywords or by topics

    CQ Researcher :(Husky hint *the pro/con area will show opposing viewpoints)

    Use the Web  ** these should have a credible authors (experts to support your arguments) and statistical information

     

     

    Record Your Info and Cite your Resources

    **Check your work against Husky MLA works cited print resource