The Thompson Library has many resources to help you with the papers and projects assigned in your ENG 112 classes. This page has links to library databases, citation resources, and helpful video tutorials that will be useful no matter who your instructor is.
The blue tabs on the left side will have resources to help with assignments from specific instructors.
Remember! If you have any questions about using the library or accessing a source, please contact Liz or use Ask Us.
The following databases are great places to search for sources if you are researching current events or controversial topics.
Covers contemporary social issues with pro & con and background information. Also allows searching of the collection Global Issues.
Balanced, accurate discussions of over 250 controversial topics in the news along with chronologies, illustrations, maps, tables, sidebars, contact info, and bibliographies, including primary source documents and news editorials.
These search tools and databases will bring back sources across different academic disciplines. They are good places to start looking for sources if you are unsure where to begin.
This wide-ranging resource, with scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and newspapers, is designed to cover the top academic subject areas extensively. Suitable for all levels, from beginning scholars to advanced researchers.
Search all subscribed EBSCOhost databases simultaneously.
The discovery tool that lets you search the Thompson Library's books, journals, articles, course reserves, streaming media, and more.
The library also has a ton of support webpages and video tutorials. Remember, you can always ask a librarian for help!
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