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Works Cited Page:*While each database gives you the ability to cite your resource, you may need to create your own.
You are using MLA (Modern Language Association)
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Source Requirements:
The most effective synthesis prompts give test-takers a wide variety of sources to consider. These sources are of various types, lengths, and opinions. Please make sure your evidence meets the following expectations:
For this project, identify and cite 10 sources in proper MLA style. The following list suggests several places to look for diverse sources – but you are encouraged to think beyond this list. YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE OF EACH TYPE OF SOURCE WRITTEN IN CAPITAL LETTERS:
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Statistics & Surveys
- American Factfinder
Search interface for searching over 100 surveys and censuses conducted by the Census Bureau, including American Community Survey. While the interface is easy to follow in creating your variables, applying the variables to a file requires some familiarity with their contents. - Bureau of Justice Statistics
Official government source for statistics on the justice system, including crime and victims, drugs and crime, criminal offenders, law enforcement, prosecution, courts and sentencing, corrections, etc. - Bureau of Labor Statistics
Official government source for statistics on employment and unemployment, prices and living conditions, compensation and working conditions, productivity and technology, employment projections, and international labor. - Census Bureau - List of All US Surveys
The Census Bureau conducts more than 130 surveys each year, including our nation’s largest household survey - Gallup
An American research-based, global performance-management consulting company known for its public opinion polls conducted worldwide. - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Online publications and statistical data from NCES, the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the United States and other nations. - National Center for Health Statistics
Extensive data from the principle health statistics agency of the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. - Pew Research Center
Nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. Conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. - Reuters Polling
An international news agency that surveys between 2,000 and 3,000 people a week through online surveys. - The Urban Institute
The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates
Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government. This page link provides a listing of topic or research areas.
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