ENG 112: College Composition II (Ferrara-Loudoun)

Welcome to the library! This research guide will help you find information and resources for your ENG 112 research assignment. 

Ask yourself: Do you prefer taking notes on paper or on a computer--or both? How will you keep track of your research? There is no wrong answer to this question; but organizing yourself before you begin research will help you be more efficient in your work.

Overview:

For this paper, you will be developing an argument that corrects or challenges beliefs and assumptions that are widely held within a society on the basis of inadequate information.

This is a research project, and you will need to find 6 different sources to integrate into your argument essay. It can be useful to do a Google search when brainstorming key terms, phrases, synonyms, and associated ideas to use as part of your search strategy. The web is like a springboard for more in-depth database research.

We will use this worksheet to get rolling on the research process: Argument of Fact Pre-Research Worksheet

You must include at least 3 sources from the NOVA library academic databases in your essay. The other 3 sources can be from the Internet or from the library databases, bringing the total to 6 sources.

Use the citation tools provided in the library databases and catalog to cite your sources properly in the MLA 9th citation style.

For more detailed assignment information, please refer to your Canvas course or contact your professor.