Name:

Date:

Issue Research Organizer

1. Topic I am Interested in:

2. Problem that is related to this topic:

3. Why is this a problem?

4. Notes on a source that discusses this problem:

Source (Title, Author, Why is this a Summary of Evidence/Notes/Quotes

Date, Publication) reliable source? Source (Main Idea)

5. This is a NATIONAL STATE or LOCAL issue? (circle/highlight the appropriate level)

6. I might send my letter to (House of Representatives, Senate, MD House of Delegates, MD

Senate, other – make sure to specify who):

 Name:
Date:

7. Proposed Solution 1:

8. Notes on a source that discusses proposed solution 1:

Source (Title, Author, Why is this a Summary of Evidence/Notes/Quotes

Date, Publication) reliable source? Source (Main Idea)
 Name:
Date:

9. Proposed Solution 2:

10. Notes on a source that discusses this solution:

Source (Title, Author, Why is this a Summary of Evidence/Notes/Quotes

Date, Publication) reliable source? Source (Main Idea)

11. My opinion:

12. Current bill that addresses this issue:

13. I SUPPORT or OPPOSE this bill (circle/highlight the appropriate

stance)