Thursday, November 19, 2009

SUPA Writing - The Documented Argument

For this project you will choose a topic related to the body - this should be a current political, social or popular controversy that is current and discussed in mainstream media.
Some examples are:
Immigration policies, War, Health insurance, Athletic training, Performance enhancing drug use, Food, Tattooing, Cutting, Clothing styles, Prostitution, Rape, Abortion

On the right of this blog in the links are several places you can look for information on your topic.
The databases, Teen Health and Wellnes and CQResearcher are good places to start.
You are looking for scholarly articles to support your argument.

Additionally, you can also access the Suffolk Library Web and utilize the sources there. Once entering the site, click on E Resources on the left hand side. You will use the barcode: 21248001400456 and password jordan

Within this collection of databases - you might find information on your topic under these headings:

Points of View
Proquest Platinum Magazine
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Student Resource Center

Also - WE HAVE PLENTY OF BOOKS!!!!!! So please ask us and we will be happy to help you find something on your topic :)