- Arguments are research writing
- Do not misuse sources or plagiarism
- First choose a topic but then write about an issue within that topic
- learn about current issues from news channels, accredited websites, library databases, magazines, newspapers, and discussions with others
- keep an informal research log on what you did during each search session
- keep a list of your sources
- Use points of things you can observe in your life
- use personal experiences
- take surveys
- interview experts on the topic
- read monograph books, reference books, and anthologies for more information and facts
- articles in scholarly journals, articles in magazines, and newspapers provide up to date information
- online materials like websites, blogs, and groups provide easy to access information from accredited places but you have to make sure it is a reliable source
- try different terms and phrases while searching your topic to pull up different results
- use your college’s online library resources for scholarly information
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