ENGL 114A: Approaches to University Writing

Welcome to the research guide for your Eng 114 course!

This guide provides information so that you will be able to: 

1. Brainstorm and narrow down your topic.
2. Develop a search strategy for finding sources.
3. Apply the CRAAP test in evaluating different kinds of sources. 
4. Understand what an annotated bibliography is and how to put one together.

Before you begin ask yourself the following questions?

• How many pages does your paper need to be?
• Number of sources required?
• What type of source can you use? (magazine, journal articles, book, etc.)
• Do your sources need to be scholarly?
• Which citation style format can you use? (MLA, APA, or Chicago)
• When is it due? The Research Project Calendar can help you with time management?