Library Class #1

On Thurs. 10/2 we are meeting in the Enhanced Learning Center on the first floor (SW corner) of the Lirbary. Class will begin at 7:30 when the Library opens. This will limit our time together, yes, but should prove fruitful in introducing you the library and giving you some valuable research tools for finding sources for your paper.

In addition, I want you to read GR: Chapters 16 and 17 (they're short) and write a list of topics that are A. interesting to you, B. Arguable, and C. meaty enough that you can find enough material to fill up 15 pages of excellent, polished persuasive writing.

Here, too, are some other materials that will be helpful to you. This, from the Purdue's OWL gives some good advice on understanding your assignment.

Finding a topic that you like, that you can write about and that can fulfill the parameters of the assignment is the first key to your success in this class. Read this, from Kathy Livingston's educational site for help.

If you have questions, email me or ask me in class.