1. SIRS Researcher 2009 Enhancements

2. The SIRS Vision Social Issues Resources Series (SIRS) For over 35 years, SIRS has sought out the best, most relevant information to encourage dialogue and critical thinking about the major issues of our society

3. SIRS Researcher Vision ProQuest continues the vision with SIRS Researcher A trusted source for balanced, best-of content on current and enduring issues

4. Introducing SIRS Issues Researcher A Vision for the Future

5. SIRS Issues Researcher Enhanced & Expanded Issues Coverage New & Enhanced Search New Research & Instructional Tools

6. Focus on Issues SIRS Issues Researcher Bringing issues front and center Expanding coverage and context

7. Focus on Issues Key features Leading Issues Pro/con approach Essential questions Monthly Top 10 & opinion polls

8. Focus on Issues Editorial highlights Providing editorial oversight Expanding to 300 Leading Issues Bringing a global perspective to the Issues

9. Inside a Leading Issue

10. Issues in Context Topic Overview Builds a foundation Delivers concise analysis Expands on understanding

11. Issues in Global Context Global Impact Expanded global awareness International attitudes and actions International Sources

12. Issue Essentials Focus research Offer hierarchy of issues Identify core issues Provide evidence

13. Issue Hierarchy

14. Illustrating an Issue Best-of Content Multimedia Primary sources Historical documents Statistical data

15. Exploring the Issues Connecting to the issues Enhanced search methods provide multiple avenues to connect to and explore issues

16. Exploring the Issues Search Enhancements Subject Field –added to Advanced Search Quick Search –defaults to Keyword when no Subjects found

17. Exploring the Issues

18. Synthesizing the Issues Student Tools Social bookmarking Note organizers Citation generator Project guides

19. Synthesizing the Issues Student Tools Critical thinking module –Differentiating fact and opinion –Evaluating supporting evidence –Analyzing source types

20. Supporting the Issues Instructional Tools Article translation Lexiles Audio read-aloud Lesson plans

21. SIRS Issues Researcher COMING SUMMER 2009 www.proquestk12.com/go/issues