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**Some of my sources did not provide the author or some other part of MLA citations, but from my corroborative research about each site I believe that all of my sources are trustworthy.**

“CNN.com-Narrow use of affirmative action preserved in college admissions.” __Law Center.__ December 25, 2003. CNN. 9 Nov. 2009. [] This source was not key in my research. I used it to gain background knowledge about the Gratz vs. Bollinger case.

National Organization for Women. "Talking About Affirmative Action." //Talking About Affirmative Action//. 2009. National Organization for Women, Web. 9 Nov 2009. []. This website, although mainly arguing for the diversity of gender, presents the case of why affirmative action is good. This, of course, means that the website is biased because they are arguing for the law to stay the way it is. The author is not given, but the format of the website clears up several myths about affirmative action. I used this website for the most of my pro affirmative action argument. This site did not give an author.

Torr, James. __Race Relations-Opposing viewpoints.__ Michigan: Greenhaven Press. 2005

This book looks at affirmative action in colleges and in jobs from both perspectives. This book analyzed racial discrimination in applications and provided statistics. The sections I read helped me understand the need and fairness of affirmative action; before, I only saw the program as a roadblock for me. James Torr has written several books about controversial topics and this book seemed to have little to no bias. I liked this book the best because it explained why Caucasians have better chances of getting into college, and it also explained some things against affirmative action. Most of my research led to to arguments that were pro affirmative action, so this book gave me good insight on the other half of the argument.

"Powell Defends Affirmative Action in College Admissions." //Inside Politics//. 20 Jan 2003. CNN, Web. 9 Nov 2009. . The author of this source was not given, but quotes from Colin Powell are the majority of the argument. Powell does declare his belief that affirmative action is necessary, but he also said that many other facts should be considered. This was a nice source because I could hear what a well renounced black politician had to say about this "hot button" topic. Powell is a well renowned politician. He served as secretary of state under George W. Bush and he has held many high positions in the U. S. army.