English 101 is a reading and composition course designed to prepare students to handle a wide range of college writing assignments and to acquire the analytic skills necessary for effective academic preparation. Stress is placed on the organization and composition of objective expository and argumentative essays, including the research paper.
Definitions
Have a clear understanding of the terms you are using. Be consistent throughout your essay in your understanding of their meaning.
Understanding the Debate and Issues
You may know what a term means, but you might not understand what the debate is about and what the controversial issues are.
Building your argument
Once you have gained understanding of the terms and issues, you will gather, read, and incorporate more complex resources, such as research studies and scholarly analysis.
Recommended Search terms
Type: Research Essay
Length: 10-12 page
Citation Format: MLA
Required Sources: 4-5 Sources
Example Sources:
Articles | Academic/Scholarly, Newspaper, Magazine |
Books | Print, eBook, Reference |
Media | Video, Audio, Image |
Miscellaneous | Personal Interview |
Websites |
Navigate to the Find Articles tab and view the Databases by Subject page.
Recommended Subject Databases Collections:
Navigate to the Find Books tab and use the library catalog search box.
OR
Connect to the catalog by viewing the books below:
To begin a new search after viewing a book, click Search/Home on the top left bar.