Junior AP English (and APUSH): Miscellaneous Resources  
 
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Check here for general writing resources, political cartoons, and other interesting and/or useful links.    


Times Topics
This New York Times site offers links to articles and OpEd pieces on a range of topics of current interest.
Published Apr 12, 2011 10:30 PM  

Pima County Public Library Research Resources
Unfortunately, due to funding cuts, the UHS/RHS Library can no longer subscribe to research databases such as the ones you see listed on the Pima County Library Web site.  However, any Pima County Library card-holder may use the links provided here; contact your local Pima County Library branch for more details: http://www.library.pima.gov/
Published Apr 13, 2011 11:42 AM  

ProCon.org
As its name implies, this site seeks to promote critical thinking about controversial issues by presenting multiple perspectives on the issues.
Published Apr 12, 2011 10:18 PM  

UA Resource: Pros and Cons of Contemporary Issues
Although the UHS Library does not offer access to all of the databases listed on this page, the page still offers multiple good suggestions/resources that may help you to begin researching controversial issues.
Published Apr 12, 2011 10:16 PM  

Controversial Issues
Provides a list of controversial issues and links to sites created by organizations that are either "pro" or "con"
Published Apr 12, 2011 10:14 PM  

Daily Updating Political Cartoons
An extensive collection of political cartoons from U.S. and International sources.  It also offers a subscription service that will email you the latest cartoon of the day.
Published Apr 12, 2011 10:10 PM  

Great Resource on Evaluating the Ethos of Web Sites

 

Published Apr 12, 2011 10:21 PM  

Purdue University's Online Writing Lab
An excellent source of information about MLA and APA style, the
writing process, and other topics pertaining to writing and research.
Published Aug 18, 2006 03:21 PM  

JournalScape: On-Line Discussion and Journaling Forum

Ms. Glass will issue you a login to use as your "name" on the site, for confidentiality purposes.  In addition, please do not enter your email address on the site.

Published Aug 8, 2008 04:03 PM  

Tips on Writing Dialogue
Some of you may find this site useful when you are writing your personal narratives.
Published Jan 4, 2008 02:58 PM  

Dialogue Tags
This handout provides a list of verbs a writer can use to vary the diction in a narrative.
Published Jan 4, 2008 03:00 PM  

Elements of Poetry Interactive Site
This site is a very helpful resource for improving your understanding of literary devices and their effects in poetry.
Published Aug 8, 2008 04:04 PM  

Good site for APUSH Review
APUSH students: check out this site. The "President Fact Sheets" are especially helpful!
Published Mar 18, 2009 01:28 PM  

U.S. History Timeline
APUSH Students: You may find this timeline helpful.
Published Mar 6, 2008 02:05 PM