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students used re-
searching as a key
to success, espe-
cially in certain
kinds of debating.
"Re-
searching plays an
intregral role in
policydebate. The
use of evidence is
crucial to winning
most debate
rounds," junior
Matt Brumm said.
Freshman Laura Sunderman searches Most En-
fo r debate in fo rmation on a li brary
computer. Magizine articles taken from glish classes re-
computers were used often in debate quired students to
researching. photo by Kerry Morton write research pa-
pers that were ei-
ther short term or
long term. Sophomore Nate Kaufman Sophomores David
was assigned mainly short term projects. Bergt and Alyssa Breci
"I like doing long term research spend time in DOA class
projects better, because then I don't have working on an
to do other English homework," Kaufman assignment. Information
from assignments was
said. often used on research
Projects on history and interna- projects in social studies
tional affairs were typical assignments in classses. photo by Sarah
social studies classes. Junior Nic Winkler Woollon
said that this kind of researching did have
a good side.
"I like to learn about new cultures
around the world, so these research
projects are not that bad ," Winkler said.
Whether it was required or just
helpful information, researching helped
students learn new things that would help
them in the future.

By Sara Quinnette