SIRS Researcher2009 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
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• Historical documents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 2009
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