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ENC1101 Library Resources

Today's Session Will Cover

  • Using Library Databases (Opposing Viewpoints)
  • Formatting in MLA (MLA Template)
  • Working with a Librarian

Everything we discuss today will also be available on this site:

irsc.libguides.com/spooner

Where does the library fit into a writing course?

Why should I use library databases?

  • Locate sources that are likely not available through a Google search.
  • Sources from journals, news organizations, et cetera that are verified, credible, and appropriate for academic writing.
  • Access to paywalled content that is free to you as a student of IRSC.

Opposing Viewpoints, which you will use in this course, contains a variety of sources on hot topics in the public discourse. You can also use it to brainstorm ways to approach a topic. We will take a look at accessing and using it together.

MLA Formatting

  • Once you have found great sources it is time to incorporate them into your own writing, but we need to make sure we aren't plagiarizing.
  • Using MLA formatting is a way to ensure that we are giving credit to our sources and avoiding any accidental plagiarism.

We need to make sure we are citing, or giving credit to our sources. In MLA we do this through in-text citations and a works cited page.

The good news is you don't need to be an expert in MLA. Remember we were able to get some of our citations from the databases and we have other resources to support you!

We are here to assist you with your research question!

Sara Johnson; sjohnso2@irsc.edu

Kendra Auberry; kauberry@irsc.edu

Appointments (In Person or Virtual)

irsc.libcal.com/appointments

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