English: 101 - Miller

Research Essay

1.       Get creative with this. Use a topic you feel passionately about. You can use current events, socioeconomic issues, or anything that speaks to you.

2.       Please submit you outline and proposal by the deadline.

3.       Can use topics from the “They Say I Say” Blog https://www.theysayiblog.com/     

4.       Follow MLA Guidelines for all work submitted, include a Works Cited page with at least 5 sources.

5.       3-4 Pages

Use the tabbed box at the top of the library website homepage to begin your search. 

OneSearch Tab

Use OneSearch to locate various types of resources

1. Type your search term in the box then click, Search. 
2. Use the Refine Results menu on the left side of the search results page to narrow or expand your search.
   • Available at LAHC and Resource Type will be the most helpful in the beginning stages of your research.
   • There are many additional options listed for Resource Type that are not shown in the image below.
3. Click Apply Filters to confirm your choices and update the search results.

Databases Tab

• Use the drop down field to select a database by name if you already know which one you want to use. 
• Click Library Database A-Z List to view the list of descriptions.

Research Guides Tab

This tab contains various library guides that may assist you with your research. 

• Dictionary - Merriam Webster

Reading the definition of a word can provide a clear prospective on keywords for your search.

• Thesaurus

  Identifying synonyms will help you broaden then narrow your search to generate suitable results.