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Resources for English 101, 102 and 105 Classes


-Library and Class Information
-The Instruction Module
-Guides to Research
-Guides to Using Databases
-Links


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Library and Class Information

Information Desk
Please contact the Information Desk if you have a question about any of the resources in the CUA Libraries or how to use them.

Location: Mullen Library, First Floor
Phone
: 202-319-5070
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-11:30pm; Friday, 8am-10pm; Saturday, 9am-10pm; Sunday, 11am-11:30pm

Librarians at CUA
Link to a list of the librarians at the CUA libraries.

 

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The Instruction Module

This instruction module is an introduction to electronic services and resources for CUA and WRLC-affiliated students, faculty, and staff. For more in-depth instruction, sign up for a library research consultation or workshop.

-View the Powerpoint Presentation (view using Internet Explorer)
-Download the Powerpoint Presentation

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Guides to Research

Guidelines for Evaluating Websites
How can you tell if an Internet site you want to use for research is a good source of information? This resource, used with permission from Widener University, can help.

Starting Your Research
This resource will help you figure out whether you should use books, journal articles or newspaper articles and where to find them.

Know How to Cite Your Sources ( MSWord Document)
This guide discusses when, why and how to cite your sources when writing papers.

Avoiding Plagiarism (MSWord Document)
Created by Kate Wilson and Kathleen Vandenberg of the CUA English Department.
This document defines plagiarism and its consequences, offers tips for avoiding plagiarism, and links to online style guides.

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Guides to Using Databases

Searching the WRLC Libraries Catalog
This document will help you find books and journals in the catalog.

How to Find Journal Articles ( MSword Document)
This is a step-by-step guide for searching Periodical Abstracts for journal and magazine articles in a variety of popular and scholarly topics.

Looking for Newspapers post-1980 ( MSword Document)
This is a step-by-step guide for searching Lexis/Nexis for newspaper articles in US and world newspapers from 1980 to the present day.

How to find Information about Literature ( MSword Document)
This is a step-by-step guide for searching Literature Resource Center for information about writers, literary movements and literary themes.

Finding Articles About Language and Literature ( MSword Document)
This is a step-by-step guide for searching the MLA International Bibliography for information about language, linguistics and folklore.

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Links

ALADIN
ALADIN is the home of the WRLC Libraries Catalog (which is also CUA's catalog), other library catalogs, the databases to which CUA subscribes and electronic books and journals.

MyALADIN
Check and manage your library account on MyALADIN.

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URL: http://libraries.cua.edu/instruct/English.html Send questions and comments MODIFIED: September-8-2005