SOC 210: Parkland Guided Essay

CQ Researcher is comprised of research reports on current topics, including political and social issues, health, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy. Each report is about 12,000 words long and includes a substantial number of links and references.

The two simplest ways to search for reports in CQ Researcher are to use the Quick Search box or the "Browse by Topic" link. The Quick Search box performs a simple search of all the available reports. The "Browse by Topic" link starts you with broad topics (such as "education"), then gives you a list of sub-topics (like "students and social life"), which brings you to a list of relevant reports. The reports all have the same format, with introductions, overviews, pro/con position statements, and more.

To save a CQ Researcher report, look for the "View PDF" link at the top of each report. You can also email reports to your email account by looking for the "Send as Email" drop menu and selecting "Full Report."

The following reports may be useful for your Parkland essay:
Gun Control
Gun Violence
School Safety

This database is similar to CQ Researcher, but also includes links to dozens (sometimes hundreds) of related editorials and newspaper and magazine articles. Finding information is as easy as choosing a topic from the long list of topics available. Sample topics include: School safety and school shootings.

SIRS reports share some features with the CQ Researcher reports. For instance, you will find an overview of your topic, along with pro/con essays. Also look for the "Timeline" and "Critical Thinking" links, which contain additional information on the topic. Articles found in SIRS include citations already formatted into APA and MLA.

General reference database containing over 8,000 titles in full-text for over 175 subjects from magazines, journals and newspapers, including peer-reviewed and scholarly works.

Try these keywords when searching for information about your topic:
• Parkland Shooting
• Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
• Parkland Protest
• School Security
• School Shootings
• School Violence -- Law & Legislation
• School Violence -- Prevention
• Students -- Crimes against
• Schools -- Safety Measures

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