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ENG 112: College Composition II (Ferrara-Loudoun)

This guide has been created to provide research tips and help you find books, articles, and other resources related to your assignment. Direct comments and questions to Eliza Selander, NOVA Reference Librarian: eselander@nvcc.edu.

Websites

Search Google for your topic keywords. Look for government, education, and/or organization webpages as well as news/magazine publications. Be cautious if using Wikipedia as the content cannot be verified.

Google Web Search

Before using information found on a webpage, consider the following criteria to evaluate its credibility.

  • Who is the author?
  • What are his/her qualifications?
  • Why was the website created?
  • When was it last updated?
  • How reliable is the information?

For further guidance, please refer to NOVA Libraries' How to...Evaluate Websites research guide.

TED

TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a non-profit that aims to provide a platform for thinkers, visionaries and teachers, so that people around the globe can gain a better understanding of the biggest issues faced by the world, and feed a desire to help create a better future. 

Suggested Websites for Topic Ideas