Welcome to the grade 8 position paper libguide. Look for your topic on the tabs above.
CITE AS YOU WRITE! Use MyBib to keep track of your sources from the beginning.
The databases on this page are a good place to start any research. You may need to log in to the database if you are not at school. All usernames and passwords are listed on the homepage of the library catalog. Log in to the library catalog with your CAC single sign on and you'll be taken to the home page where you need to scroll down to see the databases.
If you have any questions, or want to suggest a resource to add, please email librarian@cacegypt.org.
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Always evaluate the information you are using. The PAARC criteria help you remember what to look for.
How to research for this position paper assignment.
1. Read the assignment carefully.
2. Put down everything you know about your topic. This can help you find a place to start and keywords to look for.
3. Carefully read the links for your topic on this libguide and take notes.
4. Keep track of where your notes are coming from and cite them with MyBib.
5. Go back to your mind map or writing from step 2, and add to it. Do you have gaps? If so, go to step 6. If not, stop researching and start writing.
6. Use the keywords you have found in your research to search for one or two more sources. You will need need any more than that.
7. Write your paper and include your bibliography.