Hello From Your Librarian!
This research guide was created for Professor Walsh's ENG 100 class to help you with your research assignments. It lists library resources you can use to get reliable information on the topic you've chosen to write about. The guide will be available all semester in your Canvas course and on the library website under Research Guides > Featured Guides. If you have any questions, the librarians are here to help. Chat, call, or email any time.
Getting Reliable Information for Your College Classes
Understanding Your Assignment
Before you begin looking for information you should make sure you understand your assignment. Some good questions are:
Your professor is your best resource to answer these questions.
RESEARCH PAPER REQUIREMENTS
Purpose
Length
Topic
Thesis
Subtopics
Approach
Sources
Documentation within paper
Writing Style
Paragraph Length:
Illustration:
Examples’ Length:
Now What?
Use the tabs above on this Research Guide or see if there's a Research Guide that's specific to your topic to find useful resources such as databases, books, ebooks, and articles.
You probably already know a little something about the topic you chose, but it's important to find out more in order to write an intelligent research paper and/or make a good argument.
Ask yourself:
Reference resources help you find out more!
Library Research Guides lead you to the best resources to use when searching for information on your topic.
Always check to see if there's a Research Guide on your topic.
Need Help
The Cerritos College Librarians can help you with your research in a variety of ways:
Librarians are available during library hours to answer your questions by phone or chat.
(562) 860-2451 x2425