English: 101 - Nieves - Definition Essay

In what ways can we see forms of glorification and idolization of people, places, and things within our society lead to adverse consequences on how we perceive society, and at times ourselves?

Thinking about this theme, pick a topic that is related to your experience or something that is important to you to focus on and write about how that problem exists in society today.

Complete the three tutorials listed below by Sunday, December 17th. 

1. Do the tutorial
2. Input your student and course info on the final slide of the tutorial
3. Click, Submit to earn course credit

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. 

Topic suggestions from instructor:

• Social Media
• Parasocial Relationships
• Cyberbullying
• Lack of Regulation
• Hate Speech
• Security issues
• Mental Health
• Socialization
• Education - standardized testing, racial bias, anti-LGBTQ policies, book bans, devaluation of education, lack of ELL support    
• Drugs addiction
• Opioid crisis  
• Disney culture impact on gender identity  
• Technology - AI reliance  
• Science - anti-science movement  
• Culture - impact of certain cultural values on peoples that are apart of that culture
• Politics - Trans rights 

• 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.