Magazine and Newspaper Articles |
The Springfield Gazette recently featured a story on the ineffectiveness of requiring high school students to take part in volunteer work around the town. |
Polls & Statistics |
I took a survey of most of the students that rode the bus to school, and only 12% agreed with the new policy. |
Past Occurrences |
In Clark Township, a similar program was started in the middle school, and the test scores from the students there have gone up tremendously. |
Press Conferences |
At a press conference last January, Board of Education President Erin Welch said that the menu for all school lunches in the city was under review. |
Results from Experiments |
In each of my classes last week, I observed if either boys or girls raised their hands more to participate in class. |
Opinions from Experts and Professionals |
Mrs. Gerona, an English teacher at my school, stated that most of the teachers in our school would not be able to assign homework for each night of the week. |
Reaction from Local Political Figures |
Mayor Orchard has already publicly stated that he is opposed to the construction of another grocery store in town. |
Feedback from Senators and Congressmen |
Congressmen Fischer from Illinois affirmed yesterday that the country’s educational standards must continue to be raised. |
Television Appearances |
On Live Now , Charles Whalen said that the reason for the new requirements from shop owners was to help prevent underage children from purchasing such video games. |
Interviews with Friends and Family |
My father, who fought in the Vietnam War, said that many soldiers there were unsure of the actual political motives for being in the foreign land. |
Passages from Textbooks and Passages |
In “Swords and Stones,” Gwynne tells Percy that she does not agree with the way that he spoke to her father (Miller 356). (That’s the author and page number) |
Laws or Previous Court Decisions |
In South Carolina, a judge recently fined parents because of their child’s bad behavior. |
Quotations from Professional Websites |
A recent forum post on Home Schooling Online provided a good model for new standards for students interested in continuing onto college. |