Mr. Romeis’s Persuasive Essay Project Abortion Adoption Affirmative Action AIDS Alcoholism Animal Testing Athletes as Role Models Bioethics Birth Control Censorship Cloning Cosmetic Surgery Death Penalty (Capital Punishment) Divorce Domestic Violence Driving Laws Drugs and Athletes Environmentalism Euthanasia Evolution vs. Creationism Gay Marriage Global Warming Gun Control Hate Crimes Health Care Reform Home Schooling Homelessness Immigration Iraq/Afghanistan War Islamic Fundamentalism More Topics
Nuclear Weapons Outsourcing Jobs Patriot Act 2001/Civil Rights Prisons Religion in Schools Sex Education Stem-cell Research Torture U.S. Foreign Relations Video Games Violence in the Media War Crimes Welfare Reform Back to first slide
Abortion The Dewey numbers for this topic are 179.7, 344, and Look for books. Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the passwordDatabases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Right to LifeRight to Life –Pro ChoicePro Choice –Pro life action leaguePro life action league –Feminists for lifeFeminists for life
Adoption Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check the cart for books Use Databases the for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Here are some links that may help: –I DebateI Debate –Adoption information instituteAdoption information institute –FAQ about adoptionFAQ about adoption –International AdoptionInternational Adoption
Affirmative Action The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check the Databases. The library staff can give you the passwords.Databases Check these web sites –Affirmative Action and Diversity ProjectAffirmative Action and Diversity Project –The Journal of Blacks in Higher EducationThe Journal of Blacks in Higher Education –Civil Rights OrganizationCivil Rights –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –I DebateI Debate
AIDS The Dewey number for this is , Check the shelves for books Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Here are some links that may help: –Kaiser FoundationKaiser Foundation –Aids Treatment NewsAids Treatment News –PBSPBS
Alcoholism The Dewey number for this is 362.1, Check the shelves for books Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Here are some links that may help: –Medline plusMedline plus
Animal Testing Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check the cart for books Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Here are some links that may help: –I DebateI Debate –Johns HopkinsJohns Hopkins –PETAPETA –Animal WelfareAnimal Welfare
Athletes as Role Models Check the DatabasesDatabases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –Women’s sportsWomen’s sports –Olympic AthletesOlympic Athletes –ESPN BiographiesESPN Biographies –Sports RecordsSports Records –I DebateI Debate
Bioethics The Dewey number for this is 176. Check the shelves for books Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Here are some links that may help: –Bioethics.net note this is a blog and the opinions are those of the author.Bioethics.net –Bioethics webBioethics web
Birth Control The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books that fit your research the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the DatabasesDatabases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –Biology projectBiology project –Reproductive Health informationReproductive Health information –Planned ParenthoodPlanned Parenthood –I DebateI Debate
Censorship The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases. The library staff can give you the passwords.Databases Another term to use is “Intellectual Freedom” Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check out these web sites: –The Index on CensorshipThe Index on Censorship –The National Coalition against censorshipThe National Coalition against censorship –UC Santa BarbaraUC Santa Barbara –The American Library AssociationThe American Library Association –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –I DebateI Debate
Cloning The Dewey number for this topic is 176. Look for books that fit your research Check the Encyclopedia of Bioethics Check the DatabasesDatabases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check out these web sites: –U. S. Department of EnergyU. S. Department of Energy –Human Cloning FoundationHuman Cloning Foundation –New ScientistNew Scientist
Cosmetic Surgery The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information. Check these web sites: –Teens and plastic surgeryTeens and plastic surgery –Teen proceeduresTeen proceedures –I DebateI Debate
Death Penalty (Capital Punishment) The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International –Death Penalty Information CenterDeath Penalty Information Center –Basic ReasonsBasic Reasons –Public SupportPublic Support
Divorce The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check the DatabasesDatabases Check these web sites: –Divorce and Family LawDivorce and Family Law –TeengrowthTeengrowth –I DebateI Debate
Domestic Violence The Dewey number for this is Check the shelves for books Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Here are some links that may help: –Safe StateSafe State –American Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association –World Health OrganziationWorld Health Organziation
Driving Laws The Dewey number for this topic is 363. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases. The library staff can give you the passwords.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –Center for safe drivingCenter for safe driving –State Driving lawsState Driving laws –California driving lawsCalifornia driving laws
Drugs and Athletes The Dewey number for this is Check the shelves for books Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Here are some links that may help: –MSNBCMSNBC –Teen sportsTeen sports
Environmentalism The Dewey number for this is Check the shelves for books Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Here are some links that may help: –Planet ArkPlanet Ark –Global stewardsGlobal stewards
Euthanasia The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Encyclopedia of Bioethics Check out the Databases.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these Web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Pro ConPro Con
Evolution vs. Creationism The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the DatabasesDatabases Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Religion in SchoolsReligion in Schools –Religion in public lifeReligion in public life The Dewey number for this topic is 231. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Encyclopedia of Bioethics Check the DatabasesDatabases Check out these Web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County Library Multnomah County Library –Intelligent designIntelligent design –I DebateI Debate
Gay Marriage The Dewey numbers for this topic are , and Look for books. Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the passwordDatabases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –A List of linksA List of links –CBCCBC –New York TimesNew York Times
Global Warming The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books that fit your research Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the passwordDatabases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –The Environmental Protection AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency –California SolutionsCalifornia Solutions –Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions –A map of warming sites map –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –I DebateI Debate
Gun Control The Dewey numbers for this topic are 323.4, and Look for books. Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the passwordDatabases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Policy issuesPolicy issues –EduBookEduBook
Hate Crimes The Dewey number for this is Check the shelves for books Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Here are some links that may help: –Southern Poverty law centerSouthern Poverty law center –Tolerance.orgTolerance.org
Health Care Reform The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books. Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the passwordDatabases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –You debateYou debate –Opposing views Check carefully for the credentials of the authors.Opposing views –Time magazineTime magazine
Home Schooling The Dewey number for this topic is Check the shelves for books. Ask the librarian for the folder of information Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the passwordDatabases Check these web sites: –Home school informationHome school information –HomeschoolingHomeschooling
Homelessness The Dewey numbers for this topic are & Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check out the Databases.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check out these web sites –CaliforniaCalifornia –Programs and the people they servePrograms and the people they serve –Families that are homelessFamilies that are homeless –Educating homeless childrenEducating homeless children –Articles from the ALAArticles from the ALA –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library
Immigration The Dewey numbers for this topic are 304.8, Look for books. Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the passwordDatabases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –NPRNPR –FAIRFAIR –Pro ConPro Con –Balanced PoliticsBalanced Politics
Iraq/Afghanistan War The Dewey number for this topic is 956. Look for books on this topic. Check the Databases. The library staff can give you the password.Databases Ask the librarian for a folder of information. Check these web sites: –Pro ConPro Con –TimelineTimeline –Global IssuesGlobal Issues –PBSPBS
Islamic Fundamentalism The Dewey number for this is Check the shelves for books Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Here are some links that may help: –Who are the taleban?Who are the taleban? –HAMASHAMAS
Nuclear Weapons The Dewey number for this topic is 355. Look for books that fit your research Check the DatabasesDatabases Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Proliferation of weapons in IraqProliferation of weapons in Iraq –Nuclear FilesNuclear Files –Maps of danger spotsMaps of danger spots –Institute for Science and International SecurityInstitute for Science and International Security
Outsourcing Jobs The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books that fit your research Check the DatabasesDatabases Ask the librarian for the folder of articles. Check these web sites: –NPRNPR –I DebateI Debate
Patriot Act 2001/Civil Rights The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books that fit your research Check the DatabasesDatabases Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –California Library AssociationCalifornia Library Association –PBSPBS The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the DatabasesDatabases Check out these web sites –Voices of Civil RightsVoices of Civil Rights –Civil Rights MuseumCivil Rights Museum –Reporting on the Civil Rights movementReporting on the Civil Rights movement –Social Issues from the Multnomah County Library Multnomah County Library
Prisons The Dewey number for this topic is 365. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the DatabasesDatabases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Federal bureau of PrisonsFederal bureau of Prisons –National Institute of CorrectionsNational Institute of Corrections
Religion in Schools The Dewey number for this topic is and 370. Look for books that give information. Check the Databases. The library staff can give you the passwords.Databases Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –ACLUACLU –Prayer in SchoolPrayer in School –Religious ToleranceReligious Tolerance
Sex Education Check the DatabasesDatabases Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –ScarleteenScarleteen
Stem-Cell Research The Dewey number for this topic is 616. Look for books. Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the passwordDatabases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –National Institutes of HealthNational Institutes of Health –Advancing Science Serving SocietyAdvancing Science Serving Society
Torture The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books on this topic. Check the Databases. The library staff can get you the passwords.Databases Ask for the folder on this topic Check these web sites: –Should terrorists be tortured?Should terrorists be tortured? –I DebateI Debate –Pro ConPro Con
U. S. Foreign Relations Check the DatabasesDatabases Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –University of WisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin –Foreign Policy AssociationForeign Policy Association
Video Games The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books on your topic Check the Databases. The library staff can give you the passwords.Databases Ask for the folder on information Check these web sites: –Pro ConPro Con –American Psychological AssociationAmerican Psychological Association –PBSPBS
Violence in the Media The Dewey number for this topic is Look for books that fit your research Check the DatabasesDatabases Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check these web sites: –Lion and Lamb projectLion and Lamb project –American Academy of child and adolescent PsychiatryAmerican Academy of child and adolescent Psychiatry –Parents television councilParents television council –I DebateI Debate
War Crimes The Dewey number for this is Check the shelves for books Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Here are some links that may help: –Crimes of warCrimes of war –Center for war crimes researchCenter for war crimes research –International Criminal courtInternational Criminal court
Welfare Reform The Dewey number for this is Check the shelves for books Use the Databases for articles. Ask the library staff for the password.Databases Ask the librarian for the folder of information Here are some links that may help: –Heritage FoundationHeritage Foundation –US Welfare SystemUS Welfare System