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In the first semester of AP English Language, our teacher allowed us to pick a topic to research (over which we would later write a research paper.)  I chose abortion and all the social issues surrounding it.  To being my research, I utilized the Internet database EBSCOHost.  After searching through hundreds of articles, I found one concerning a proposed law requiring women to view an ultrasound image of their developing fetus before having an abortion.  I read the article, analyzed the author’s point of view, presented my opinion on the topic, and pointed out the rhetorical devices that the author used in the passage.  I also published this source analysis on my blog for collaboration purposes.

Not only did the process help me better understand the proposed law, but it also taught me how to use an Internet database, how to summarize an article, how to present my viewpoint, and how to cite the source.

Standards Covered:

• Purpose, Topics, Forms, Audiences—Students shall demonstrate competency in writing for a variety of purposes, topics and audiences employing a wide range of forms.
• Conventions—Students shall apply knowledge of Standard English conventions in written work.
• Craftsmanship—Students shall develop personal style and voice as they approach the craftsmanship of writing.
• Comprehension—Students shall apply a variety of strategies to read and comprehend printed material.
• Variety of Text—Students shall read, examine, and respond to a wide range of texts for a variety of purposes.
• Research/Inquiry Process—Students shall engage in inquiry and research to address questions, to make judgments about credibility, and to communicate ideas in ways that suit the purpose and audience.
• Communication and Collaboration—Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
• Research and Information Fluency—locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media; evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks; process data and report results.
• Digital Citizenship—Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology; exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.