This research guide supports the research paper assignment for Ms. Palasgrove's ENG1A assignment, which focuses on constructing an argument and supporting it with appropriate sources.
Use these resources to identify topics and learn the "big picture" around them. Some of these sites are only useful for building background. Others are also useful for deeper research.
CQ Researcher
CQ Researcher is noted for its in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy.
The International Debate Education Association (IDEA) is a global network of organisations that value debate as a way to give young people a voice.
Like ProCon.org, this is a great site for getting ideas and building background, not for locating highly reliable sources that support your main ideas.