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ENG 111/ENF 3: College Composition I (Online)

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1)  For quick access to full-text articles, remember to check the "Full text" box!

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2) Use keywords to search

Select the most important 2-3 keywords in your topic. These are terms related to your topic. For instance, let's say your argument essay debates if cats show more affection than dogs. Your keywords could be:

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2. In the menu above the article's title, click the Cite link.

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3. In the drop down box, select the correct citation style for your course. ENG 111 uses MLA.

ProQuest MLA 8th Citation

4. Copy and paste the citation into your document. Remember to check the citation for errors after you have copied it. 

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