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Library Research for Eng 100, Covey, Spring 2024

Understanding the assignment: Essay 3

Research Requirements

  • 8+ outside credible sources (at least 4 must be from the Cypress College Library databases)
  • MLA format
  • Annotated Bibliography
Get started with the Library Databases highlighted below, along with tips and videos on how to find the articles you need.

Opposing Viewpoints

Looking for ideas? Start with Opposing Viewpoints. Scroll down to browse topics on the homepage or enter your own in the search box. To get started, type in "freedom of speech" then browse the related topics for more ideas. 

Searching "freedom of speech" in the Opposing Viewpoints database, arrow pointing to "related topics" section

For a full demonstration of Opposing Viewpoints, check out our video:

EbscoHost

Once you have a general idea of your topic, EbscoHost is a great database to start with. Type in your keyword(s) and browse the results. A quick way to narrow down the results are by using subject terms and date range. Check out the video for a full demonstration on EbscoHost. 

Proquest Central

Proquest Central will likely give you the largest set of results for this project. While this is great, it also requires some more diligent search technique. Check out the video below for a full demonstration:

Scholarly Research (tutorial)

Scholarly Research TutorialWhat does it mean when your professors ask you to use credible, scholarly resources for your assignments? Take the Scholarly Research Tutorial to learn all about scholarly vs. popular sources.

This tutorial will cover:

  • The difference between scholarly and popular articles
  • The peer-review process
  • What to use for your assignments