Researching....my thoughts.

   

     The process of researching for my paper began with a visit to a few databases. I found it somewhat difficult to find information on my topic until I learned what key words to actually use. I was then able to find good scholarly sources. I was happy to have been instructed on how to use the databases because I do feel they can be a little overwhelming.

       I have researched numerous subjects. None of them have ever interested me as much as compulsory foreign language instruction.  As an older adult who is studying Spanish as a second language, I find it appalling that as a nation we find it unnecessary to require study of a second language in our school systems. The research clearly shows the numerous benefits that are far-reaching. I could find no disadvantages.