ENGL 1010--Composition I--Ms. Patricia Kato, Instructor
Tisa Houck, librarian, 697-2577

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  Library Hours:
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    Sat 11am-4pm

 

  Assignment:  Students will write a 1200-1500 word research project for Essay #4.  Three
  different sources are required, with at least one reference to the readings in the text and
  at least 2 references to outside sources.

ARTICLES

  Use electronic databases to find current information from magazines, journals,
  newspapers and other authoritative sources.  (Passwords required.)

  1. Points of View Reference Center
     Search Tips:
          -Choose a topic from a "Browse a Category," OR from "View all Topics," OR
          type in your topic.
          -Look for an "Overview" as well as "Point" and "Counterpoint" essays.
          -Results may be sorted by DATE or RELEVANCE.        

  2. MasterFile Premier
     Search Tips:
          -Use an * to find varied word endings (child* gets child, children, childhood)
          -Use quotation marks to find a phrase ("underage drinking")
          -Use and to include all terms in your search results (immigrants and "english
                                                                                                                             language")         

BOOKS/E-BOOKS/OTHER MATERIALS

       Use the library CATALOG to find books to check-out and/or view online, as well as
             government documents and some videos. 

  • Type a one or two-word topic in the search box-ex, legalization drugs (do not use and)

  • Filter your search, if desired, by using the list in the blue box to the right--choose "Online Books" for e-books to read online.

  • OR filter by "Main Library" and look for for books that can be checked out.

OTHER RESOURCES

  Librarian's Internet Index (reliable websites reviewed by librarians)

  Advanced Google Search (may limit domain to .org, .edu, or .gov)

 MLA CITATION FORMATS

Cite your electronic sources correctly by following these examples:

Electronic Databases

Websites

Tisa Houck, updated 4/09