Research Guides: How Library Instruction Works at Delta Library: English 111/111A/111H

English 111/111A/111H Course Description

Delta Library’s English 111/111A library research course develops basic research skills and prepares students for more advanced techniques they will need in English 112 and beyond. This course is available in-person and in asynchronous online format. The D2L course takes about an hour to complete and progress is saved in Brightspace D2L. (There are two quick tutorials in the middle where progress is not saved)

The Course Covers the Following Topics:

Developing an idea into a researchable research topic using preliminary research.
Information source types and research strategy
Finding and using credible web resources and finding citation information for websites.
Basic database skills: Boolean operators, keywords, limits, and using database documents.
Searching databases with OneSearch to find magazine, encyclopedia, and journal articles, as well as books and eBooks.
Accessing library resources on the Delta Library homepage and getting help from a librarian.

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More Resources

English 111/111A Research Guide
This research guide is chock full of resources and information that will help students with research for topics in English 111/111A courses.
Library Research Appointment
Assign a Library Research Appointment to students who aren't finding the quality resources they need to succeed in your class. Students make an appointment, and meet with a librarian in an individual or small group session for personalized research help.

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