Sources

Folks, my classes are a bit scattered today, as the AP Government exam is taking place in the library. For most of you, I would like to quickly talk about sources I'd like you to consider for your iSearch paper. I'd like to talk to some of you about the Thomson Gale database. Primarily, however, today is a work day.

iSearch Log

I've created a tool to help you keep track of your research and organize your paper. Remember, iSearch papers are a chronological retelling of your search in a compelling and informative way. Giddy.

Click on the link above, then copy the chart and paste it into word. In Microsoft Word, choose "File" then "Page Setup" and set the orientation to landscape. Here's a picture:



Then, choose "Format Document" from the file menu. Adjust the margins to the following settings:

Top .331
Bottom .338
Left .7
Right .7

I apologize for the complicated directions. You'll only have to do it once. Plus, I've found the ability to adjust margins extremely useful when formatting Word documents.

iSearch Paper - Interesting Blog

One of today's "notable blogs" is Tumaini Kids!, a chronicle of orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya. Kids end up at this camp for one of four reasons. Here's a brief excerpt:

"What brings a child to Tumaini?"

There are four main reasons that the 170+ children have ended up at Tumaini, and why there are so many more hoping to enter.

1. Either one or both of a child's parents died of AIDS. A common misconception is that the term "AIDS Orphans" means that the children themselves are sick. This may not be the case. The term actually refers to their parents' cause of death, and can be used on a larger level to refer to the "Silent Crisis" behind this lost generation.

2. The child is orphaned for another reason.

3. The poverty level is such that a child's parents cannot support him or her.

4. The parents are mentally unfit to care for their children.

Looking into the extensive poverty in Africa, or AIDS in Africa, and its affect on children, may make an interesting iSearch paper.