Welcome to your one-stop-shop for research basics! The guide below, paired with the accompanying Resources tab, will provide you with the research essentials you'll need to ace your English assignments.
To start off, watch the video orientation, Welcome to UA Libraries.
Got a follow-up question? Click on the Resources tab to connect with your librarian. If you're an ENG 101/102/107/108 instructor seeking resources for your class, visit our Instructor Resources page.
Head over to the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue for an essay writing overview.
This wise-as-an-owl guide walks you through best practices for structuring the four types of essays (description, narration, exposition, and argumentation) commonly assigned in English classes.
Need more help?
Take our Citations and Plagiarism tutorial to learn about the components of a citation, what information you need to gather for books, articles, or other sources, and how to avoid plagiarism. For further details, visit our How to Cite and Avoid Plagiarism pages.
Want to learn about some tools that will help you cite your sources correctly in your paper?
To dive deeper into research strategies after reading this guide, browse our Research FAQ or chat, text, or email us with your questions!
You can also drop by to consult with a librarian in person! The Main Library and the Weaver Science-Engineering Library are back open to all University students:
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