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Why do you need sources? Easy...to support your argument. This is true for the History paper you guys are writing, as well as the Independent Reading essay you are writing for me. A good paper starts with a strong central focus and a sense of purpose. Research is used to provide evidence -- facts, numbers, statistics & examples. In order to find useful information, and to avoid plagiarism, there are some simple guidelines you must follow. First, you have to know where to look. Students now have far more options than their parents did when they were in school because many magazines and periodicals previously available only in print are now reprinted online. Below are two of the many places you can go to begin your search: InfoTrac gives you access to databases of full-text articles on every topic under the sun. Although this database requires a subscription, you have complete access to everything they have there as a student at River Oaks (type in LDOE for the password). Fi

Your assignment this weekend is to declare your independence -- from anything you believe limits your freedoms. The key here is to make an argument for independence by following specific steps, as outlined in class: First, in the preamble, state WHY it has become necessary for you to declare your independence. You are arguing here that conditions are serious enough, and that you've made all possible appeals to reason. Treat it as an introduction in that you will state your topic and purpose. Second, you must clearly state WHAT your rights are. In other words, which freedoms have been violated? Third, you need to clearly state HOW those rights stated above have been violated. Provide specific details and examples to make your points stronger. Finally, conclude your paper with the declaration itself. This is where you summarize your argument and appeal to the audience's emotion, ethics and logic. Your paper should be at least 250 words, typed and double-spaced. Please form