99 Jumpstarts to Research: Topic Guides for Finding Information on Current Issues [Paperback]

Peggy Whitley (Author), Catherine Olson (Author), Susan Goodwin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2001

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 for English language classes, ESL and essay writing courses, as well as for journalism, psychology, sociology, and politics classes, this book will aid students in doing quality research, making effective use of the library and the Internet, becoming experts on a subject and enjoying writing about it, and developing their own, well-informed opinions. You will find this to be an indispensable tool for which

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

A useful book for developing good research habits in high school students. Each Jumpstart (usually two pages) includes suggested search terms; questions to think about related to the topic; sources for background and statistics; a listing of specific LC and Sears subject headings; magazines and newspapers; Internet sources with specific URLs and suggestions for locating additional Web sites; and agencies both private and public. The 99 alphabetized topics range from abortion, alternative medicine, cults, political ethics, and hazardous waste to medicinal uses of marijuana, work ethic, and youth crime. Bibliographies include database and print sources used in the text, followed by a subject directory. With this book, and by creating one's own Jumpstart topics, media specialists could plan a staff development for teachers and public library personnel to initiate a dialogue between those who assign the topics and those who hustle to find the resources. This might lead to the development of an "Assignment Alert" form to encourage continued communication. As dialogue continues, additional topics suggested by teachers and librarians could be added to the list, using the same format to extend the model presented in the book. This is a timely, practical, no-nonsense approach to research. All librarians serving high school students will want it.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Review

“...guides students in Grades 9-12 through the research process for 99 popular topics, from controversial issues such as birth control and gun control to current topics such as road rage and immigration.”–Teacher Librarian

“This is a timely, practical, no nonsense approach to research. All librarians serving high school students will want it.”–School Library Journal

“This book allows students to come away with improved research skills, learn how to maximize library and Internet resources, and become more informed about the subject. It is an indispensable tool for students in grade 9 to adult.”–American Reference Books Annual

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Product Details

• Paperback: 227 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (October 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563089157
• ISBN-13: 978-1563089152
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,837,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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