ENGL 1301/1302: Guide to Beginning Research

New to academic research? 
This guide was created to assist you with tips and tools.

Wherever you are in the research process - not matter what the class, what the end product, or what the subject - you can always contact a librarian for assistance. 

The Library Service Desk is available via live chat, by email at lib_ref@shsu.edu, or by phone.

The first step toward success is to read and understand what your instructor has assigned.

Below are a few helpful tips but, remember, your professor is always the best source for clarification, direction, and judgment calls on how you should proceed on any assignment-related questions.

• Understanding Assignments
  The University of North Carolina Writing Center has tips on interpreting the assignment.
• Understanding Assignments Demo (Video)
• SHSU Writing Center Handouts
  Our Writing Center has a collection of handouts to help guide your work, specifically ones tailored to "Types of Essays" to clarify how to tackle your assignment.