It's hard to write a good paper about a bad topic. That's why ... - English

(Note: This assignment can be used either when the instructor reserves the Cites computer lab in the
Undergraduate Library or in any other computer classroom. This assignment will not take an entire class
period; the rest of the period, then, can be devoted to individual research.)
Undergraduate Library Research Worksheet Rhetoric 105
1). What are the differences between EBSCO and LexisNexis? What sorts of sources
does each specialize in providing?
2). At this point, what are the key terms guiding your research? What is the topic
and what ideas/concepts regarding this topic do you plan to explore? Try to come
up with at least three key terms.
3). For each of these key terms, come up with at least five synonymous or related
keywords you might use to expand your searches in online databases and catalogs.
4). Find at least one web resource that pertains to your topic that would not be an
appropriate or reliable source for your paper. List the name of the site, where it’s
found, and explain why you believe it wouldn’t work.
5). Locate at least one pertinent scholarly article via the online databases, skim it,
and explain—based on this quick look—how you think it might contribute to your
argument. Be sure to write down what database you found it in and what
publication it appears in.