Welcome to the English Research Guide!
Working on a paper or project for your English class? You’re in the right place! This guide is designed to help you at every stage of the research process whether you’re writing a literary analysis, exploring cultural or historical topics, studying rhetoric and composition, or analyzing language and linguistics.
Use the tabs on the left to explore topics like:
- Getting Started with Research: Learn how to choose and narrow your topic, find and evaluate sources, and use them effectively in your writing.
- Academic Integrity & Ethical Research: Understand plagiarism and learn best practices for conducting responsible research.
- Support & Additional Resources: Find campus help, writing tools, and recommended databases to strengthen your research and academic skills.
- Assignment Support: Get tips and guidance for common English assignments such as literary analysis, essays, and annotated bibliographies.
- Course Pages: Access course-specific research help, readings, and resources tailored to your class.
Library Support
No matter where you are in your research journey, the library is here to help you succeed. In addition to this guide, you have access to a variety of library services and tools designed to support your work:
- Meet with your subject librarian: get one-on-one help finding sources, refining your topic, or citing your work correctly.
- Explore library databases and the catalog: access literary criticism, scholarly articles, and digital archives for your research.
- Join workshops: build your research skills and confidence with hands-on learning opportunities.
- Use our Ask Us services: connect by chat, phone, email, or in person anytime you need a quick answer or some guidance.