Well, this weekend I began to start working on my paper. I finished getting all of my sources and I started to write the beginning of the research paper. I am writing about the Novi Library expansion proposal on this November's ballot. In coming up with a thesis, I wanted one that would not be one sided or biased. I wanted one that was general, but it included all sides to the issue. It says: Many of Novi's leaders, including the Library Board, the City Council, and Mayor David Landry are all in favor of this proposal, but the people of Novi are the ones who need to weigh the pros and cons and to make their decision based on the facts. I reason I decided to go with this thesis is because it shows that many of Novi's important figures are pushing for it. This shows that is an important issue in the community. The second part of the thesis (pros and cons) is important because ultimately it is up to the people to make the decision. The power lies in their hands. Throughout the paper I am going to talk about all sides of the issue. I want the people of Novi to know everything there is to know about the issue. Then, after they know all the information, they can make an informed an educated decision.
After I have weighed and explained all the pros and cons in the paper, I too, will make my decision based on the facts. Personally, I want the expanded proposal to happen. I think that they are some many positives and good things that will come out of the expanded library. However, I still need to make this paper as unbiased as possible. This issue has been a constant topic of debate for the last six years, and it will get even hotter as the month of November draws closer.
List of Sources that I am using:
1.) Articles out of the Novi News- November 1st and 15th 2001
2.) Another Article out of the Novi News-March 1st 2007
3.) Letter written by Robert Cutler, the Novi Library Board President, to the City Council and Mayor Landry about the expansion proposal
4.) A Report done by Plante & Moran Corporate Real Estate Service Advisors on the current state of the library
5.) Report of the Facilities Planning Committee to the Novi Library Board-
6.) Report of the Stategic Planning Task Force to the Novi Public Board of Trustees
7.) I have conducted several interviews throughout this entire process
-Robert Cutler-Library Board President
-David Landry-Mayor of Novi
-Mary Ellen Mulcrone- Assistant Library Director
-Kelly Kolchuk-Youth and Teen Services Librarian
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sounds like you have an excellent start on this paper. You have really done your research well. I can't wait to see how the voters vote in nov. If you get your library.
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