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This book provides research assistance for 99 current and
provocative issues students can use to write a brief argumentative
paper. In 2030, it is projected that 65 percent of the population
will be over 65. The U.S. Government Census Bureau reveals that
over an adult's working life, college graduates typically earn
close to $1 million more than high school graduates. About 43
percent of American families spend more than they earn each year.
These three factoids represent a tiny fraction of the potential
research subjects contained in 99 Jumpstarts to Research: Topic
Guides for Finding Information on Current Issues, Second Edition, a
completely revised follow-up to the original edition. Every
jumpstart—each focused upon a current, timely issue—contains
ideas for narrowing the topic, research keywords, suggested best
books and databases, and Internet sites. This book supports both
faculty and students in identifying compelling topics, effectively
evaluating and selecting resources in today's information-overload
world, and deriving enjoyment from the research and writing
process.
Building on the success and maintaining the 99 Jumpstarts format of
the two previous books, 99 Jumpstarts for Kids' Social Studies
Reports is divided into broad topical sections. Each topic is
arranged in alphabetical order under its section. Topics are all
new to this title and include the Ancient World, Historic World
Events, State and Local History, US History, Government and
Citizenship, Sociology, Culture and Economics. The book includes
the following sections in each Jumpstart: A cited quote about the
topic, Related Jumpstarts, New Words, You are There, Topics to
Consider, Books, Internet, For the Teacher, and a relevant
activity. Each Jumpstart provides a helpful pathfinder that enables
students to efficiently access information and learn new
information literacy skills as they research topics of personal
interest or gather information for school reports. Grades 3-8.
This third entry in the Jumpstarts series focuses on Science topics
for upper elementary and middle school students. Maintaining the 99
Jumpstarts format of the two previous books, 99 Jumpstarts for Kids
Science Research is divided into ten broad topical sections. Each
topic is arranged in alphabetical order under its section. Topics
include Body Parts, Energy, Animals, Heavens, Weather, Matter,
Medicine, Technology, Environment, and Geology. This pathfinder
approach aides students in the research process, helping them
define important terms, offer beginning questions to help narrow
their topic, furnish source ideas and some fun activities to
explore each topic. Grades 4-8.
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