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ENGL 101 English Composition 1

• Explore Informative Essay Topics
• Explore Argumentative Essay Topics
• Research Step 2: Identify Concepts & Keywords
• Research Step 3: Strategize How to Find Sources with Keywords (Books, Articles, & More)
• Research Step 4: Strategize Sources by Information Purpose & Format
• Start with an Overview from Reference
• Find Books/Chapters (Print & E-books)
• Find Current News & Analysis in Multimedia and News Sources
• Find Editorials & Opinion
• Find Statistics
• Find a Scholarly Perspective
• Use One Search for All Library Resources
• Find Websites
• Evaluating Sources
• Writing Basics
• Citing your Sources
• Find help @ GRC
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Welcome to ENGL&101

Welcome to the research guide for english 101.

This guide is designed to help build your research skills and help you find appropriate resources for your writing assignments. 

You will also find a small sampling of resources to help you with the technical aspects of writing.

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Note: This guide was last updated by JS in Oct. 2022. If you see errors, have questions, or suggestions for improvement, let us know by using the contact information on the "Get Help" page of this guide!

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ENGL 101/107 - First-Year Composition: Start Your Research

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Welcome to Research Basics for Undergraduate English

Welcome to your one-stop-shop for research basics! The guide below, paired with the accompanying Resources tab, will provide you with the research essentials you'll need to ace your English assignments.

To start off, watch the video orientation,  Welcome to UA Libraries .

Got a follow-up question? Click on the Resources tab to connect with your librarian . If you're an ENG 101/102/107/108 instructor seeking resources for your class, visit our Instructor Resources page. 

Structuring your Research Paper

Head over to the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue for an essay writing   overview.

This   wise-as-an-owl guide walks you through best practices for structuring the four types of essays (description, narration, exposition, and argumentation) commonly assigned in  English classes.

Need more help?

• How do I get help with improving my writing?

Locating Relevant Sources

Brush up on your search strategies with our library  tutorial s . Once you have reviewed your assignment and developed a research question, it's time to look for information.

Here are two perfect places to begin your search:

Library Search

Google Scholar

Still unsure where to begin?

• How do I select the best search tools for my topic?

Citing and Avoiding Plagiarism

Take our Citations and Plagiarism tutorial to learn about the components of a citation, what information you need to gather for books, articles, or other sources, and how to avoid plagiarism. For further details, visit our How to Cite and Avoid Plagiarism pages.

Want to learn about some tools that will help you cite your sources correctly in your paper? 

• What tools can I use to automatically generate citations in the format I need?

Beyond the basics

To dive deeper into research strategies after reading this guide, browse our  Research FAQ  or  chat, text, or email us  with your questions!

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