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ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 3: Instructions
Working Bibliography and Citations Assignment Instructions
Overview:
Our textbook indicates that keeping records of sources as we find them ultimately helps us have all the
necessary information to finalize our works cited page. Students often find that completing the works
cited page can be a lot more time consuming than first expected, so beginning a working bibliography (a
growing MLA list of sources) will help prepare you to complete the final works cited page when you
write your paper.
Instructions:
1. Create a works cited page containing MLA bibliographic citations for the five sources you found
in the “Utilizing the Library & Databases” activity (in LU3) plus three more sources of your choice.
a. These should all be sources you plan to eventually use in your Informative Essay.
b. You’ll want to reference the Rules for Writers handbook to determine which type of sources
you’re dealing with and which citation model you need to follow. See the directories.
c. Your formatting should look like the sample works cited page in Rules for Writers. See the
Course Schedule for page numbers.
2. Once you’ve created the list of works cited for eight of your sources, create a corresponding list
on a separate page which demonstrates how to do an in-text (parenthetical) citation for each
source. As you create the citation, pretend as though it’s a citation that does NOT already
contain the author’s last name or source title in the signal phrase.
3. Save both parts in a single document and upload it as one document in MyHills.
Example:
Works Cited Entry (which you’d include in the properly formatted list of eight sources):
Blum, Virginia L. “Love My Neighbors, Hate Myself: The Vicissitudes of Affect in Cosmetic
Surgery.” From Inquiry to Academic Writing. Ed. Stuart Green and April Lidinsky. 2nd
ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2012. 801-06. Print.
Corresponding In-Text Citation (which you’d include on the second list): (Blum 802)
© Kara Beary and Indian Hills Community College
**## lu02_lecture_databases.pdf**
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
Page 1 of 4
Introduction to Academic Research & Library Databases
Speaker: Kameo Cragoe
As we discussed in LU01, research writing is a process. At times, it can be an exciting process because we
have opportunities to learn about new ideas, thoughts, arguments, and theories through our research.
Other times, though, the process can seem daunting and overwhelming. Perhaps we find too much
research and we don’t know how to choose the most appropriate sources. Maybe we have difficulty
locating the types of sources we need to inform our readers about a particular discussion. These
situations are common during the research process, but understanding the basic principles of academic
research as well as the effective use of library databases can help us reduce frustrations and increase
our chances for a successful, rewarding research experience.
By the time you complete this learning unit, you should have chosen a controversial topic. Remember
that you will research and write about this topic for the remainder of the course, so chose the topic
carefully.
Once you have chosen a topic and formulated your research question (see the “Topic Selection &
Narrowing a Topic” lecture for more instruction on topic selection), you are ready to dig into the
research process. The two main areas that we will focus on in this lecture will be how to conduct
academic research and how to use the library databases.
For most controversial topics, a student will be able to procure a myriad of sources. Let’s take the topic
of gun control. If a student typed “gun control” into the Google search engine, he would likely have
access to thousands upon thousands of websites, articles, books, etc. on the topic of gun control. Not
many of us have the time to read through 50,000 potential sources to determine their worth or their
potential application to our writing, though. Even more, we would need to consider how many of those
sources would be considered academic research.
In your previous classes, you’ve probably heard your professors discuss academic writing. It is a type of
writing that comes with a set of standards and expectations. In fact, most types of writing come with
standards and expectations. In academic writing, we work to use a professional tone; organize our ideas
in a coherent structure; focus on relevant, and important topics that are often related to a particular
field or discipline; and engage in a conversation with other scholars and professionals. The other
important characteristic of academic writing is that we must use academic research. This type of
research consists of reliable and authoritative sources. In other words, the sources are written by
authors with reputable credentials, and the discussions are relevant and recent. In addition, the
information provided by these authors should be supported and documented by research.
Be sure to carefully review the assigned reading in your handbook for an in-depth discussion of
academic research and evaluating sources. Knowing how to use and integrate this research into your
essays will be an integral part of your grade. Professors often penalize students’ grades when unreliable
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
Page 2 of 4
research is used within research essays, as academia and the professional world tend to frown on
unreliable and/or outdated research.
When students attempt to locate academic research, they often ask, “Where do I find academic
sources?” The answer to this question is not always simple, as we can find academic sources in a variety
of places. We can find them though a Google search on the Internet; in the college library; and in
published newspapers, magazines, and journals. Another very useful place to find academic sources,
though, is through a college’s library databases.
Because research is an integral part of the academic landscape, academic institutions are committed to
providing their students with reliable, credible, and recent research. Thus, colleges pay to subscribe to
various databases. These databases provide students with a host of academic sources, and students can
usually access these sources with an Internet connection, either at home or on the college campus.
As a student of Indian Hills, you can access the databases on campus or from an alternative location, as
long as you have Internet connection and the database passwords (available on MyHills).
First, navigate to the Indian Hills homepage. At the bottom of the page, click on the “Library” link.
Once you are directed to the library’s page, scroll down and review all of the research resources that are
available to students. In particular, you may want to review the following documents:
“Library Services”
“Hours of Operation and Contact Information”
“Research Tips”
“Library Catalog”
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
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“ebooks”
“Magazine and Journal Listing”
“MLA Documentation of Electronic Resources”
“Internet Resources”
“Composition II Handout”
Once you have become familiar with these resources, scroll back to the top of the library’s page. Click on
“Library Databases.”
This link will take you to all of the databases subscribed to by Indian Hills Community College. As you
scroll through the names, read the descriptions of the databases. Depending upon your topic, some
databases may be more useful than others.
For Composition II, these tend to be frequently used databases:
CQ Researcher
EBSCO Periodical Index
Electric Library
LexisNexis Academic
NewsBank
Opposing Viewpoints
SIRS
Each database is uniquely designed, so you will navigate each database differently. Pay attention to
instructions and search options, as these will help you find the sources relevant to your topic.
NOTE: When you are conducting research off-campus, you will need to use the database passwords. You
will not be able to gain access to the databases without these passwords. The passwords may be found
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
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in MyHills. To access them, go to your MyHills home page, look for the “My Services” content box on the
home page, and click on the “Library Database Passwords” button.
Again, be sure to carefully read the assigned reading in your handbook. This reading is full of helpful
research tips as well as information on how to evaluate sources. Solid research is a vital component of
research writing; thus, research carefully and thoroughly.
© Kameo Cragoe and Indian Hills Community College
**## lu02_lecture_databases.pdf**
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
Page 1 of 4
Introduction to Academic Research & Library Databases
Speaker: Kameo Cragoe
As we discussed in LU01, research writing is a process. At times, it can be an exciting process because we
have opportunities to learn about new ideas, thoughts, arguments, and theories through our research.
Other times, though, the process can seem daunting and overwhelming. Perhaps we find too much
research and we don’t know how to choose the most appropriate sources. Maybe we have difficulty
locating the types of sources we need to inform our readers about a particular discussion. These
situations are common during the research process, but understanding the basic principles of academic
research as well as the effective use of library databases can help us reduce frustrations and increase
our chances for a successful, rewarding research experience.
By the time you complete this learning unit, you should have chosen a controversial topic. Remember
that you will research and write about this topic for the remainder of the course, so chose the topic
carefully.
Once you have chosen a topic and formulated your research question (see the “Topic Selection &
Narrowing a Topic” lecture for more instruction on topic selection), you are ready to dig into the
research process. The two main areas that we will focus on in this lecture will be how to conduct
academic research and how to use the library databases.
For most controversial topics, a student will be able to procure a myriad of sources. Let’s take the topic
of gun control. If a student typed “gun control” into the Google search engine, he would likely have
access to thousands upon thousands of websites, articles, books, etc. on the topic of gun control. Not
many of us have the time to read through 50,000 potential sources to determine their worth or their
potential application to our writing, though. Even more, we would need to consider how many of those
sources would be considered academic research.
In your previous classes, you’ve probably heard your professors discuss academic writing. It is a type of
writing that comes with a set of standards and expectations. In fact, most types of writing come with
standards and expectations. In academic writing, we work to use a professional tone; organize our ideas
in a coherent structure; focus on relevant, and important topics that are often related to a particular
field or discipline; and engage in a conversation with other scholars and professionals. The other
important characteristic of academic writing is that we must use academic research. This type of
research consists of reliable and authoritative sources. In other words, the sources are written by
authors with reputable credentials, and the discussions are relevant and recent. In addition, the
information provided by these authors should be supported and documented by research.
Be sure to carefully review the assigned reading in your handbook for an in-depth discussion of
academic research and evaluating sources. Knowing how to use and integrate this research into your
essays will be an integral part of your grade. Professors often penalize students’ grades when unreliable
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
Page 2 of 4
research is used within research essays, as academia and the professional world tend to frown on
unreliable and/or outdated research.
When students attempt to locate academic research, they often ask, “Where do I find academic
sources?” The answer to this question is not always simple, as we can find academic sources in a variety
of places. We can find them though a Google search on the Internet; in the college library; and in
published newspapers, magazines, and journals. Another very useful place to find academic sources,
though, is through a college’s library databases.
Because research is an integral part of the academic landscape, academic institutions are committed to
providing their students with reliable, credible, and recent research. Thus, colleges pay to subscribe to
various databases. These databases provide students with a host of academic sources, and students can
usually access these sources with an Internet connection, either at home or on the college campus.
As a student of Indian Hills, you can access the databases on campus or from an alternative location, as
long as you have Internet connection and the database passwords (available on MyHills).
First, navigate to the Indian Hills homepage. At the bottom of the page, click on the “Library” link.
Once you are directed to the library’s page, scroll down and review all of the research resources that are
available to students. In particular, you may want to review the following documents:
“Library Services”
“Hours of Operation and Contact Information”
“Research Tips”
“Library Catalog”
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
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“ebooks”
“Magazine and Journal Listing”
“MLA Documentation of Electronic Resources”
“Internet Resources”
“Composition II Handout”
Once you have become familiar with these resources, scroll back to the top of the library’s page. Click on
“Library Databases.”
This link will take you to all of the databases subscribed to by Indian Hills Community College. As you
scroll through the names, read the descriptions of the databases. Depending upon your topic, some
databases may be more useful than others.
For Composition II, these tend to be frequently used databases:
CQ Researcher
EBSCO Periodical Index
Electric Library
LexisNexis Academic
NewsBank
Opposing Viewpoints
SIRS
Each database is uniquely designed, so you will navigate each database differently. Pay attention to
instructions and search options, as these will help you find the sources relevant to your topic.
NOTE: When you are conducting research off-campus, you will need to use the database passwords. You
will not be able to gain access to the databases without these passwords. The passwords may be found
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
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in MyHills. To access them, go to your MyHills home page, look for the “My Services” content box on the
home page, and click on the “Library Database Passwords” button.
Again, be sure to carefully read the assigned reading in your handbook. This reading is full of helpful
research tips as well as information on how to evaluate sources. Solid research is a vital component of
research writing; thus, research carefully and thoroughly.
© Kameo Cragoe and Indian Hills Community College
**## lu03_citations_assignment1.pdf**
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 3: Instructions
Working Bibliography and Citations Assignment Instructions
Overview:
Our textbook indicates that keeping records of sources as we find them ultimately helps us have all the
necessary information to finalize our works cited page. Students often find that completing the works
cited page can be a lot more time consuming than first expected, so beginning a working bibliography (a
growing MLA list of sources) will help prepare you to complete the final works cited page when you
write your paper.
Instructions:
1. Create a works cited page containing MLA bibliographic citations for the five sources you found
in the “Utilizing the Library & Databases” activity (in LU3) plus three more sources of your choice.
a. These should all be sources you plan to eventually use in your Informative Essay.
b. You’ll want to reference the Rules for Writers handbook to determine which type of sources
you’re dealing with and which citation model you need to follow. See the directories.
c. Your formatting should look like the sample works cited page in Rules for Writers. See the
Course Schedule for page numbers.
2. Once you’ve created the list of works cited for eight of your sources, create a corresponding list
on a separate page which demonstrates how to do an in-text (parenthetical) citation for each
source. As you create the citation, pretend as though it’s a citation that does NOT already
contain the author’s last name or source title in the signal phrase.
3. Save both parts in a single document and upload it as one document in MyHills.
Example:
Works Cited Entry (which you’d include in the properly formatted list of eight sources):
Blum, Virginia L. “Love My Neighbors, Hate Myself: The Vicissitudes of Affect in Cosmetic
Surgery.” From Inquiry to Academic Writing. Ed. Stuart Green and April Lidinsky. 2nd
ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2012. 801-06. Print.
Corresponding In-Text Citation (which you’d include on the second list): (Blum 802)
© Kara Beary and Indian Hills Community College
**## lu02_lecture_databases.pdf**
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
Page 1 of 4
Introduction to Academic Research & Library Databases
Speaker: Kameo Cragoe
As we discussed in LU01, research writing is a process. At times, it can be an exciting process because we
have opportunities to learn about new ideas, thoughts, arguments, and theories through our research.
Other times, though, the process can seem daunting and overwhelming. Perhaps we find too much
research and we don’t know how to choose the most appropriate sources. Maybe we have difficulty
locating the types of sources we need to inform our readers about a particular discussion. These
situations are common during the research process, but understanding the basic principles of academic
research as well as the effective use of library databases can help us reduce frustrations and increase
our chances for a successful, rewarding research experience.
By the time you complete this learning unit, you should have chosen a controversial topic. Remember
that you will research and write about this topic for the remainder of the course, so chose the topic
carefully.
Once you have chosen a topic and formulated your research question (see the “Topic Selection &
Narrowing a Topic” lecture for more instruction on topic selection), you are ready to dig into the
research process. The two main areas that we will focus on in this lecture will be how to conduct
academic research and how to use the library databases.
For most controversial topics, a student will be able to procure a myriad of sources. Let’s take the topic
of gun control. If a student typed “gun control” into the Google search engine, he would likely have
access to thousands upon thousands of websites, articles, books, etc. on the topic of gun control. Not
many of us have the time to read through 50,000 potential sources to determine their worth or their
potential application to our writing, though. Even more, we would need to consider how many of those
sources would be considered academic research.
In your previous classes, you’ve probably heard your professors discuss academic writing. It is a type of
writing that comes with a set of standards and expectations. In fact, most types of writing come with
standards and expectations. In academic writing, we work to use a professional tone; organize our ideas
in a coherent structure; focus on relevant, and important topics that are often related to a particular
field or discipline; and engage in a conversation with other scholars and professionals. The other
important characteristic of academic writing is that we must use academic research. This type of
research consists of reliable and authoritative sources. In other words, the sources are written by
authors with reputable credentials, and the discussions are relevant and recent. In addition, the
information provided by these authors should be supported and documented by research.
Be sure to carefully review the assigned reading in your handbook for an in-depth discussion of
academic research and evaluating sources. Knowing how to use and integrate this research into your
essays will be an integral part of your grade. Professors often penalize students’ grades when unreliable
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
Page 2 of 4
research is used within research essays, as academia and the professional world tend to frown on
unreliable and/or outdated research.
When students attempt to locate academic research, they often ask, “Where do I find academic
sources?” The answer to this question is not always simple, as we can find academic sources in a variety
of places. We can find them though a Google search on the Internet; in the college library; and in
published newspapers, magazines, and journals. Another very useful place to find academic sources,
though, is through a college’s library databases.
Because research is an integral part of the academic landscape, academic institutions are committed to
providing their students with reliable, credible, and recent research. Thus, colleges pay to subscribe to
various databases. These databases provide students with a host of academic sources, and students can
usually access these sources with an Internet connection, either at home or on the college campus.
As a student of Indian Hills, you can access the databases on campus or from an alternative location, as
long as you have Internet connection and the database passwords (available on MyHills).
First, navigate to the Indian Hills homepage. At the bottom of the page, click on the “Library” link.
Once you are directed to the library’s page, scroll down and review all of the research resources that are
available to students. In particular, you may want to review the following documents:
“Library Services”
“Hours of Operation and Contact Information”
“Research Tips”
“Library Catalog”
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
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“ebooks”
“Magazine and Journal Listing”
“MLA Documentation of Electronic Resources”
“Internet Resources”
“Composition II Handout”
Once you have become familiar with these resources, scroll back to the top of the library’s page. Click on
“Library Databases.”
This link will take you to all of the databases subscribed to by Indian Hills Community College. As you
scroll through the names, read the descriptions of the databases. Depending upon your topic, some
databases may be more useful than others.
For Composition II, these tend to be frequently used databases:
CQ Researcher
EBSCO Periodical Index
Electric Library
LexisNexis Academic
NewsBank
Opposing Viewpoints
SIRS
Each database is uniquely designed, so you will navigate each database differently. Pay attention to
instructions and search options, as these will help you find the sources relevant to your topic.
NOTE: When you are conducting research off-campus, you will need to use the database passwords. You
will not be able to gain access to the databases without these passwords. The passwords may be found
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
Page 4 of 4
in MyHills. To access them, go to your MyHills home page, look for the “My Services” content box on the
home page, and click on the “Library Database Passwords” button.
Again, be sure to carefully read the assigned reading in your handbook. This reading is full of helpful
research tips as well as information on how to evaluate sources. Solid research is a vital component of
research writing; thus, research carefully and thoroughly.
© Kameo Cragoe and Indian Hills Community College
**## lu03_citations_assignment1.pdf**
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 3: Instructions
Working Bibliography and Citations Assignment Instructions
Overview:
Our textbook indicates that keeping records of sources as we find them ultimately helps us have all the
necessary information to finalize our works cited page. Students often find that completing the works
cited page can be a lot more time consuming than first expected, so beginning a working bibliography (a
growing MLA list of sources) will help prepare you to complete the final works cited page when you
write your paper.
Instructions:
1. Create a works cited page containing MLA bibliographic citations for the five sources you found
in the “Utilizing the Library & Databases” activity (in LU3) plus three more sources of your choice.
a. These should all be sources you plan to eventually use in your Informative Essay.
b. You’ll want to reference the Rules for Writers handbook to determine which type of sources
you’re dealing with and which citation model you need to follow. See the directories.
c. Your formatting should look like the sample works cited page in Rules for Writers. See the
Course Schedule for page numbers.
2. Once you’ve created the list of works cited for eight of your sources, create a corresponding list
on a separate page which demonstrates how to do an in-text (parenthetical) citation for each
source. As you create the citation, pretend as though it’s a citation that does NOT already
contain the author’s last name or source title in the signal phrase.
3. Save both parts in a single document and upload it as one document in MyHills.
Example:
Works Cited Entry (which you’d include in the properly formatted list of eight sources):
Blum, Virginia L. “Love My Neighbors, Hate Myself: The Vicissitudes of Affect in Cosmetic
Surgery.” From Inquiry to Academic Writing. Ed. Stuart Green and April Lidinsky. 2nd
ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2012. 801-06. Print.
Corresponding In-Text Citation (which you’d include on the second list): (Blum 802)
© Kara Beary and Indian Hills Community College
**## lu02_lecture_databases.pdf**
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
Page 1 of 4
Introduction to Academic Research & Library Databases
Speaker: Kameo Cragoe
As we discussed in LU01, research writing is a process. At times, it can be an exciting process because we
have opportunities to learn about new ideas, thoughts, arguments, and theories through our research.
Other times, though, the process can seem daunting and overwhelming. Perhaps we find too much
research and we don’t know how to choose the most appropriate sources. Maybe we have difficulty
locating the types of sources we need to inform our readers about a particular discussion. These
situations are common during the research process, but understanding the basic principles of academic
research as well as the effective use of library databases can help us reduce frustrations and increase
our chances for a successful, rewarding research experience.
By the time you complete this learning unit, you should have chosen a controversial topic. Remember
that you will research and write about this topic for the remainder of the course, so chose the topic
carefully.
Once you have chosen a topic and formulated your research question (see the “Topic Selection &
Narrowing a Topic” lecture for more instruction on topic selection), you are ready to dig into the
research process. The two main areas that we will focus on in this lecture will be how to conduct
academic research and how to use the library databases.
For most controversial topics, a student will be able to procure a myriad of sources. Let’s take the topic
of gun control. If a student typed “gun control” into the Google search engine, he would likely have
access to thousands upon thousands of websites, articles, books, etc. on the topic of gun control. Not
many of us have the time to read through 50,000 potential sources to determine their worth or their
potential application to our writing, though. Even more, we would need to consider how many of those
sources would be considered academic research.
In your previous classes, you’ve probably heard your professors discuss academic writing. It is a type of
writing that comes with a set of standards and expectations. In fact, most types of writing come with
standards and expectations. In academic writing, we work to use a professional tone; organize our ideas
in a coherent structure; focus on relevant, and important topics that are often related to a particular
field or discipline; and engage in a conversation with other scholars and professionals. The other
important characteristic of academic writing is that we must use academic research. This type of
research consists of reliable and authoritative sources. In other words, the sources are written by
authors with reputable credentials, and the discussions are relevant and recent. In addition, the
information provided by these authors should be supported and documented by research.
Be sure to carefully review the assigned reading in your handbook for an in-depth discussion of
academic research and evaluating sources. Knowing how to use and integrate this research into your
essays will be an integral part of your grade. Professors often penalize students’ grades when unreliable
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
Page 2 of 4
research is used within research essays, as academia and the professional world tend to frown on
unreliable and/or outdated research.
When students attempt to locate academic research, they often ask, “Where do I find academic
sources?” The answer to this question is not always simple, as we can find academic sources in a variety
of places. We can find them though a Google search on the Internet; in the college library; and in
published newspapers, magazines, and journals. Another very useful place to find academic sources,
though, is through a college’s library databases.
Because research is an integral part of the academic landscape, academic institutions are committed to
providing their students with reliable, credible, and recent research. Thus, colleges pay to subscribe to
various databases. These databases provide students with a host of academic sources, and students can
usually access these sources with an Internet connection, either at home or on the college campus.
As a student of Indian Hills, you can access the databases on campus or from an alternative location, as
long as you have Internet connection and the database passwords (available on MyHills).
First, navigate to the Indian Hills homepage. At the bottom of the page, click on the “Library” link.
Once you are directed to the library’s page, scroll down and review all of the research resources that are
available to students. In particular, you may want to review the following documents:
“Library Services”
“Hours of Operation and Contact Information”
“Research Tips”
“Library Catalog”
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
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“ebooks”
“Magazine and Journal Listing”
“MLA Documentation of Electronic Resources”
“Internet Resources”
“Composition II Handout”
Once you have become familiar with these resources, scroll back to the top of the library’s page. Click on
“Library Databases.”
This link will take you to all of the databases subscribed to by Indian Hills Community College. As you
scroll through the names, read the descriptions of the databases. Depending upon your topic, some
databases may be more useful than others.
For Composition II, these tend to be frequently used databases:
CQ Researcher
EBSCO Periodical Index
Electric Library
LexisNexis Academic
NewsBank
Opposing Viewpoints
SIRS
Each database is uniquely designed, so you will navigate each database differently. Pay attention to
instructions and search options, as these will help you find the sources relevant to your topic.
NOTE: When you are conducting research off-campus, you will need to use the database passwords. You
will not be able to gain access to the databases without these passwords. The passwords may be found
ENG 106: Composition II Learning Unit 2: Lecture
Page 4 of 4
in MyHills. To access them, go to your MyHills home page, look for the “My Services” content box on the
home page, and click on the “Library Database Passwords” button.
Again, be sure to carefully read the assigned reading in your handbook. This reading is full of helpful
research tips as well as information on how to evaluate sources. Solid research is a vital component of
research writing; thus, research carefully and thoroughly.
© Kameo Cragoe and Indian Hills Community College