Friday, April 9, 2010

Sandra's Research Update #2

This week I've finally gotten my sources and I've started on my paper. A little behind, but at least I've finally started. I'm a little worried that the sources I have won't be detailed or practical enough. I've found some information about chicken abuse, and even some news about the Avian Flu threat. Some of the information I've seen have been repetitive, but the more information the merrier!!! So far I think I'm on the road to finishing my paper without any problems but I'm worried my paper might turn out a little bland.

Drew Kevlar's Research update


About a week ago I switched my topic to being about the Monsanto Corporation. I have completed my note taking process and I am about to begin most vital part of my reseach paper writing the actual paper. So now you can all read my opinion on the quintessential earth destroying mega-corporation-- well, actually my opening picture probably gave it away.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Research Update by Dylan

I was only recently able to start my research because I have been out sick for a while. I must say, MCC's search engine is horrible. Although all of the titles are creditable sources, the sources they give you have almost no relevance or reference to the subject I've searched. It took me almost four hours to find the sources I have and I had to expand my topic twice because it had so little information on my original topic. I have gained most of my information and have converted most of it into a few pages of notes.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Cameron's Research Entry Number 4

So the due date for this paper is next week. That sign on Mrs. B's wall saying, "Due Dates Are Closer Than They Appear," is totally true! I'm stressed because I am afraid that I won't have enough information to write my paper. I have four sources, but I KNOW I need more. I gotta get into it this weekend though because the rough draft is due Monday. There is an upside to all this chaos! The MCC internet resource databases are coming in handy. It took me a while to get into the flow of things. (especially since I learned to rephrase my searches). RESEARCH PAPER? HERE I COME!

Andrew's research update #2

So I started on my research again. Have about 2 pages of notes, and after these last 2, I will start with the writing of my essay. I have found a near endless supply of sources on my new topic, which is a good sign considering I was able to find none on my previous one. We will see how it goes in the near future.

Cheers,
Andrew.

Monday, April 5, 2010

DJ's Research Update 4/5/10

As of now, my research project on the dangers of high-fructose corn syrup is going pretty well. I have found four sources on my topic and have taken notes on them. I plan to find a few more sources to help my research before I start drafting. The MCC Online Library is a huge help in finding sources. I have used it before with moderate success, but having a person from MCC visit our school and teach us more about it made the process of using the online library even easier. I am confident that my research will be more than sufficient for the writing of the project.

Sandra's Reflection On The Mamet