Library Guides: ENGL 100: English Composition: Home

Select a Research Topic

Choose a topic that interests you
Read through background information
Write out your topic as a statement and select the main concepts
Start making a list of words to describe your topic (try to come up with 3 or 4)
Come up with synonyms for the list of words that describe your topic

Having trouble deciding what to write about? Try using the links below for ideas:

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Online reference library provides advanced searching and full-text of hundreds of dictionaries and encyclopedias in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Cross-reference links and interactive concept maps provide answers and enable further exploration of topics. Images include 17,000 works of art from the Bridgeman Art Library Archive.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Academic Search Complete is a scholarly, full-text database designed for academic institutions. The database includes full text for 1800 publications as well as images, for nearly every academic field of study.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window
Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's most compelling social issues. It is multidisciplinary and supports science, social science, and education courses.