English 9

 

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Researchers will be equipped to perform the following:

 

1. Review Topics: 
   • With your partner, examine each debate topic, noting how it connects to Animal Farm and identifying possible arguments.
2. Select a Topic: 
   • Choose one topic for your debate.
3. Prepare Arguments: 
   • Develop both an affirmative (pro) and a negative (con) argument for your chosen topic.
4. Research Thoroughly: 
   • Use the provided links and scheduled library time to gather credible evidence supporting both sides of your argument.
5. Cite Sources: 
   • Keep track of all your sources and follow the required citation format.
6. Draft Your Speech: 
   • Organize your arguments and evidence into a clear, structured speech.
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Instructions on topic search:

 

1. Go to SIRS Issues Researcher database
2. Select one of the Leading Issues
   1. All Leading Issues
   2. View as 'list'
3. Observe the viewpoints (1 & 2) and consider these questions for debate
4. Look at the Critical Questions section below viewpoints
5. Look just below the 'viewpoints' to  select "Find more sources for ________"
6. Find and review results from the list and consider performing additional searches, if necessary

How to choose from a list of potential sources:

• If result list is 'too large' narrow list by date or source type
• Look for keywords (or phrases) of interest in the title
• Read select abstracts or 'summaries' of chosen articles

 

 

ISSUES RESEARCHER EXAMPLE:  May select 'VIEW AS' mode for text list of topics

Example 1:

Topic choice: Gender Pay Gap (also work/family suggestion)

Example 2:

Topic choice: Should the Pledge of Allegiance be mandatory in schools?   (Pledge of Allegiance timeline - how many times changed? Why?)

Example 3:  

Topic choice AI -> INPUT: "generative learning in schools"  -> review results