Research on Controversial Topics  

Studying abroad rather than attending a traditional college more adequately prepares a young person for life.
     Ways to search:
          In GOOGLE--study abroad pros and cons OR study abroad
               Results:  http://cnx.org/content/m15067/latest/ -- -- bloggish site off Rice University
                               http://collegeuniversity.suite101.com/article.cfm/should_you_study_abroad -- is a private Canadian company based in Vancouver, British Columbia with offices in Berlin and an international staff of 29.

Capital punishment is cruel and cost prohibitive, and it should be abolished.
Ways to search:
          In GOOGLE--capital punishment cruel and cost prohibitive OR capital punishment OR death penalty
               Results: list of sites

Medical testing on animals is inhumane and should be illegal.
Ways to search:
          In GOOGLE-- animal experimentation pros and cons OR vivisection OR ethical treatment of animals
               Results: list of sites      (PETA not listed in the first 10 pages)

The UN should have greater powers to better address the global issues facing the planet.
Ways to search:
          In GOOGLE-- united nations
               Results: list of sites

Also try INFOTRAC--Because this is a subscription data base that we pay to use you will need the password (ask at the desk) to get in.
World Book Online --online version of the encyclopedia (you will need to get the login information from the library staff)

You may also want to go to http://www.santacruzpl.org/online/refdb.php to use your public library card and PIN to access many other subscription online databases.

Bibliography Sites
MLA Style
Citation Machine
Citing Sources -- from Oregon School Library Information System
KnightCite -- from Calvin College
MLA Style Guide -- from Capital Community Technical College, Hartford, CT.
Noodle Tools Quick Cite -- from NoodleTools, Inc.
Soquel High School's Citation Guide
Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format -- From Purdue Univ.

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