Library Researchfor

English 101

Stephanie WellsLibrarian

Today you will:• Narrow your topic and work on your thesis

statement

• Use reference materials to find background information on your topic

• Develop a list of keywords for searching

• Learn how to search effectively

• Find several quality sources for your paper

What are the assignment requirements?

• Topic: • Specific aspect of national

or local environmental issue• Who is responsible?• Opposing viewpoint• Examples: e-waste,

plastics, electric cars, local food movement, etc.

• 6-8 pages, MLA format

• 5 authoritative sources

• Library databases or books only

What do you already know?