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Ms. Newsome's English 1301 Library Page

English  - Newsome


Instructor name: La Veeda Newsome
Instructor email: lnewsome@howardcollege.edu


How to Navigate Library Research Guides

2024 Election Issues and Fact Checking Sources

 

Use the links below to learn more about issues affecting the 2024 election.

Search the Library's Resources

The search bar below will search all of the library's resources with just one click! 

Evaluating Sources and their Authors

Contextual Analysis

This section provides your course instructions and links for the Contextual Analysis assignment. It also provides links to research tools to help with the assignment and a quick video tutorial for using those tools.

Wondering where to begin? Get some initial background information from this page:

 

While the HC/SWCD library has over 100 databases from which you can choose, these databases are your best bets for this assignment:

Exploring Current Events 
(live RSS feeds to major networks)

New York Times

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BBC Top Stories

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ABC News International

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Associated Press World News

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NPR World News

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CBS World News

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Raw Story World News

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The World Association of Newspapers

(Select "Website" at end of feed for more information.)

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Global Issues

(Select "Website" at end of feed for more information.)

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Al Jazeera World News

(Select "Website" at end of feed for more information.)

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Research Tools

Academic research goes beyond a simple Google search. The research process requires you to think critically and seek quality resources.  Although research can sometimes be confusing and frustrating, it can also be very rewarding once you become familiar with the tools and methods of successful researching. Remember, your friendly librarians are always available to assist you with any questions you have.

First, make sure you are evaluating your articles for currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose. Review the graphics and videos here to get started:

The following databases, websites, and ebooks will help you on your journey in this course. 

Review this link to learn  more about Howard College's Research Tools:

Citation Tools and Avoiding Plagiarism

Plagiarism occurs when a writer/speaker uses someone else’s words or ideas without giving them credit. In academic writing, plagiarizing involves using words, ideas, or information from a source without citing it correctly. The following tools will aide you in avoiding plagiarism and properly citing your sources.

Additional Resources

Checkout one of these books from the HC libraries.

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