This document provides instructions for a student to complete a scavenger hunt using the SIRS Researcher database. The student is directed to select a topic to research from the A-Z list, read the topic overview and definitions. They are then asked to find and list key events in the topic's timeline and global issues related to the topic. The student chooses a pro/con issue related to their topic and finds an article supporting one side of the issue. They summarize key points from the article and add citations to their growing works cited list. The document explains how the student can access articles again via email or printing.

1. AS English 10-Cusick Name: _____________________________________
Database Scavenger Hunt-Day 1
General Topic Overview: What is your topic? What do you already know about it?
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SIRS RESEARCHER Go to the Research Page on the LSW Media Center Website and click on the
SIRS Researcher link (found under hot topics.)
1) Click on the A-Z list tab on the main page of
SIRS Researcher and find and select the topic
from the A-Z list that most closely relates to your
general topic.
2) Read the Topic Overview- select the more
button and read the overview and terms to
know.
3) Define two of the terms to know from your topic.
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2. 4) Go back to the Leading Issues page and click on the timeline logo. List 4 key
events that have occurred within the last 25 years.
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3.
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3. 5) Go back to the leading Issues page and click on
the global issues logo. Now narrow your results
to newspapers and browse through the articles.
List two issues other countries are facing.
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2) Go back to the Leading Issues page and read
the Pro/Con Issues and Essential Questions.
Select the one that is the most interesting to
you.
What did you pick?
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4. In the upper right corner of the page is a link to an 3) Spend approximately 1 – 2 minutes clicking
interactive website or video about your topic. Click through the site. Now - describe this
on that link. interactive:
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5. Close this webpage and continue working in the SIRS Researcher site.
4) Look through all of the issues surrounding
this question. Be sure to read the topic
overview, terms to know, the timeline, etc.
Explain a pro (Yes) and a con (No) for this
issue.
PRO (Yes)
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5) Now choose your position (PRO/Yes or CON/No) and click on one of the articles listed under
that position.
Find 3 key points in the article and paraphrase them. Remember to include the paragraph number
for each.
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6) Now it is time to start your works cited. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find the MLA
Citation. Copy the entry and open a Word document. Title it Works Cited and paste the entry.

6. 7) Click on the back arrow and scroll to the middle
of the page to find articles on your topic. Take
note of the different source types you can use
(newspapers, magazines, viewpoint articles,
etc.) Select a magazine article.
8) After reading your article find one direct quote you could use in your paper. Remember to
include the paragraph number.
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9) Now add this source to your works cited. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find the MLA
Citation. Copy the entry and copy to your word document. At this time you should PRINT your
works cited.
Finally, let’s say you need to figure out a way to view this article again in future. You have two
options:
The first option is email. Click on the Email If you must print – make sure to click on the Print
button and enter your school email address. A View button to get a printer friendly version of
copy of the article will be sent to that email the article.
account.