SIRS Researcher 2009 Enhancements. The SIRS Vision Social Issues Resources Series (SIRS) For over 35 years, SIRS has sought out the best, most relevant.

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SIRS Researcher 2009 Enhancements

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

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

Introducing SIRS Issues Researcher A Vision for the Future

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

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

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

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

Inside a Leading Issue

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

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

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

Issue Hierarchy

Illustrating an Issue Best-of Content Multimedia Primary sources Historical documents Statistical data

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

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

Exploring the Issues

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

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

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

SIRS Issues Researcher COMING SUMMER