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ESL 151 - READING AND COMPOSITION V - McGrath - Fall 2024

This guide is to support the debate and controversial issue research paper.

debate and controversy research paper

WELCOME TO THE Fall 2024 ESL 151 CampusGuide with Prof. McGrath.

This guide will help you complete the research paper on a current debate or controversial issue. You should already have chosen your topic.

For this assignment you will:

  • identify background sources
  • create keywords from a research topic
  • evaluate a source using the SIFT & PICK method

You can use this guide by selecting the tabs in the navigation menu. If you are on a mobile device, the tabs may appear on the top or bottom of the page.

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CampusGuide Outline

  1. Sources and Credibility
  2. Source Types & Characteristics
  3. Sources in the Library and Online
  4. Evaluating Sources in the Library and Online

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