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Fall '25 - ENGL 1301 - Hart - by Kara Dixon: Your Assignments

Your Assignments & How the Library Can Help

Argumentative Essay & “Tell Us About It” Discussions Librarians can help with: Choosing a topic Finding trustworthy sources (books, articles, videos, etc.) Evaluating sources Creating a Works Cited/References page

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Remember: Your instructor's requirements and guidelines always come first!  Librarians are here to help you meet those expectations.

Your Research Process

Infographic for "Your Research Process" 1. Understand the topic- Check what’s required, known and needed, 2. Do some background reading- Use a reference source or reliable website to get the basics, 3. Focus your question- Refine big ideas into answerable questions 4. Search for sources- Use the library catalog, databases and other tools. Try keywords and synonyms. 5. Select and evaluate- Choose sources that are credible, relevant and appropriate 6. Keep track of what you find- Save links, titles and citation info as you go 7. Use and cite- Use sources and create your works cited page 8. Ask for help- Remember: Librarians are here for you!

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