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English (Lloyd) - Sophomore Research: Sophomore Research

Step 1: Finding Information

Finding Information Using the Library Databases (Search Engines)

Exploring Issues 

  1.  Look through the list of topics.
  2. Build Background Knowledge by exploring the center sections of the page :
  3. Gather Information to Build Your Argument Using the Issues Questions in the Right-hand Column
  4. For every article you find, you should:
    1. Read it
    2. Cite it

Opposing Viewpoints has topics on controversial issues that include:

  • Viewpoint Articles
  • Magazine articles
  • Statistics
  • Infographics 
  • News Articles
  • and more!

Choose a section and scan the articles to find one that matches your topic:

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Step 2: Citing the Information You Find

Signing in to NoodleTools:

Creating a Project 

  • Click on New Project 

  • Title Your Project - Climate Change Research 
  • Citation Style: MLA 
  • Citation Level: Junior

*ALWAYS sign in to your NoodleTools when doing Research 

Exploring Issues: Copying and Pasting a Citation 

Opposing Issues: Exporting Citations

Opposing Issues: Exporting Citations