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Each group will decide upon a topic to address. For example:
Each group will research the topic and make a class presentation.
The group will provide:
Strong visual support should be provided for all of the above to assist audience understanding and comprehension.
The group will be prepared to answer questions about the project, the objectives, the resources selected, and alternatives or options indentified by audience participants.
Directories are useful for finding about organizations that may already be working with the problem or who may be able to provide information help, or funding.
Disabilities
- Complete Directory for People with Disabilities
Reference HV 1553 .C58- Complete Learning Disabilities Directory
Reference LC 4704.6 .C65Education
- DuPage County School Directory
Reference L 903 .I33 .D86- Higher Education Directory
Reference L 901 .H46- Illinois Directory of Higher Education
Reference L 903 .I3 D56- MDR's Illinois School Directory
Reference L 903 .I3 M37- Private Secondary Schools
Reference L 900 .P48- QED State School Guides: Illinois
Reference L 903 .I3 S36Local Government
- Almanac of Illinois Politics
Reference JK 5730 .A5- Illinois Blue Book
Reference JK 5730 .A25- Illinois Handbook of Government
Reference JK 5730 .I45a- State Yellow Book
Reference JK 2443 .S72Retirement / Senior Citizens
- Directory of Retirement Facilities
Reference HQ 1063.2 .U6 D5- Older Americans Information Directory
Reference HV 1457 .O42- Research Guide for Seniors, Caregivers, and Professionals: Chicago & Suburbs....
Reference HV 1468 .I3 C373- Senior Citizens Resource Directory (DuPage County)
Reference HV 1468 .I3 S4xSocial Services in General
- C.R.I.S.: Community Resource Information System
- Directory of Self-Help and Mutual Aid Groups
Reference HV 547 .D57- Human Care Services Directory of Metropolitan Chicago
Reference HV 99 .C4 H8- Public Human Services Directory
Reference HV 89 .P8
Specialized encyclopedias can provide useful overviews or convenient explanations. Below are some examples. You would choose an encyclopedia on your issue.
Articles can provide you with background information on the nature of a problem, research on the causes of problems, or ways in which other communities have dealt with an issue.
The specialized database you choose will depend on the topic or issue you have decided to explore. These are just some suggestions
Note, most of the full text newspapers are national news.
Most newspapers charge for articles more than seven days old.
Use some of the directories above to identify appropriate offices or individuals.
Marianne Berger, Reference Librarian
630.942.2338
berger@cdnet.cod.edu
14 March 2005
