English 110 Library Research Worksheet MLA
English 110: Writing Exercise Section # ___
Library Research
**As you work through these exercises, please ask a librarian if you have any questions!**
Module 1: Going beyond Google.
List two ways the library and Google are different. Take a look at the Module 1: The Library tab on http://libguides.lmu.edu/ENGL110 for more information. (Hint: types of materials, organization, quality, or retrieval)
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Module 2: Narrow the focus of a broad topic by making it more specific and turning it into a question.
If you have a topic that you’re interested in, write it down below.
Need a Topic? Go to http://libguides.lmu.edu/ENGL110 and look at the Module 2: Need a Topic? tab to find one!
Your Topic:
Often, it helps to narrow your topic (or make it more specific and focused) before you start doing research. Complete the following exercise to turn your topic into a research question by using the same information gathering technique that journalists use. Additional “stasis” questions that might help you narrow a topic include cause and effect and value (i.e. good, right, just and appropriate). For an example of how to do this, click on the “Form a Research Question” sub-tab under http://libguides.lmu.edu/topic.
Research Question:
(Remember, a research question can inform, interpret and argue.)
Module 3: Identify the main concepts in your research question/statement by picking out key terms. Then, compile a list of search terms for your topic (keywords), including synonyms and related terms.
Now try it with your research question.
Question:
If you need help coming up with keywords, go to http://libguides.lmu.edu/ENGL110 and look at the Module 3: Choosing Keywords tab.
Module 4: How are books organized in the library and how do you find them?
Go to http://libguides.lmu.edu/ENGL110 and click on the Module 4: Books tab. Look in the “Find books at LMU” box and use LINUS (Library’s online
Library Research
**As you work through these exercises, please ask a librarian if you have any questions!**
Module 1: Going beyond Google.
List two ways the library and Google are different. Take a look at the Module 1: The Library tab on http://libguides.lmu.edu/ENGL110 for more information. (Hint: types of materials, organization, quality, or retrieval)
1.
2.
Module 2: Narrow the focus of a broad topic by making it more specific and turning it into a question.
If you have a topic that you’re interested in, write it down below.
Need a Topic? Go to http://libguides.lmu.edu/ENGL110 and look at the Module 2: Need a Topic? tab to find one!
Your Topic:
Often, it helps to narrow your topic (or make it more specific and focused) before you start doing research. Complete the following exercise to turn your topic into a research question by using the same information gathering technique that journalists use. Additional “stasis” questions that might help you narrow a topic include cause and effect and value (i.e. good, right, just and appropriate). For an example of how to do this, click on the “Form a Research Question” sub-tab under http://libguides.lmu.edu/topic.
Research Question:
(Remember, a research question can inform, interpret and argue.)
Module 3: Identify the main concepts in your research question/statement by picking out key terms. Then, compile a list of search terms for your topic (keywords), including synonyms and related terms.
Now try it with your research question.
Question:
If you need help coming up with keywords, go to http://libguides.lmu.edu/ENGL110 and look at the Module 3: Choosing Keywords tab.
Module 4: How are books organized in the library and how do you find them?
Go to http://libguides.lmu.edu/ENGL110 and click on the Module 4: Books tab. Look in the “Find books at LMU” box and use LINUS (Library’s online