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ENGL 1A Osborne

Guide to ENGL 1A Research

Guide to English 1A Research

Explore Your Topic

Before you dive into your research, it's helpful to do some background research.

Some good places to find background information:

Your textbook or class readings
Encyclopedias and reference books
Credible websites
Library databases

Try the library databases below to explore your topic. When you're ready, move on to refining your topic.

Find Background Information

Encyclopedias

Gale eBooks encyclopedias on different topics, including:
Opposing Viewpoints background on controversial issues
- Try their Browse Issues list if you're having trouble picking a topic.
CQ Researcher reports on controversial issues

News

U.S. Newsstream free access to major U.S. newspapers

Polls & Statistics

Pew Research Center National opinion polls and statistics
Public Policy Institute of California California opinion polls & statistics

Citations & Attributions

Image of books by Ed Robertson is in the Public Domain, CC0

This guide was adapted with permission from Kennesaw State University Library System