Research Process - ENC 1101 - Bielecki - LibGuides at Hillsborough Community College

Finding Reliable Sources for Academic Essays

Created specifically for Ms. Bielecki's ENC 1101 courses, this page covers how to find trustworthy, expert source material for your academic writing by using the HCC libraries. Further down the page, find embedded videos and information on how to get HCC's free tutoring in person or online.

Chapter 22: Finding Sources
from our online textbook, Composition and Grammar for HCC by HCC

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Ms. Bielecki's Step-by-Step Handout on Finding Trustworthy, Usable Sources for ANY Subject (ENC 1101 classes)
Use this handout for step-by-step instructions on finding trustworthy expert sources for your academic essays in almost any course.
Ms. Bielecki's Step-by-Step Handout on Finding Trustworthy, Usable Sources for LITERARY Subjects (ENC 1102 classes)
Use this handout for step-by-step instructions on finding trustworthy expert sources for your academic essays on literature.

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How Are Scholarly and Popular Resources Different?

Scholarly vs. Popular Articles

"Peer-reviewed" journals may also be called "scholarly" or "academic."

Follow These Steps

Text only version

Choosing Keywords (2:59)

From Kreitzberg Library at Norwich University. Closed captioning and transcript available.

Academic Success Centers (Tutoring)
Info on and links to HCC's ASCs
Schedule an appointment with the Ybor City ASC

Questions? 813-253-7741 or yborsuccess@hccfl.edu

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Getting Started with Research: Videos

Short Intro to the New Library System
This short video by librarian Roxanna Palmer shows the essential steps to use HCC's new library catalog, Primo.

WARNING: "How to Avoid Problems with Citation Tools"
Chapter 37.8 of Ms. Bielecki's online textbook explains which citation tools to use (the databases', not the library catalog's) and why you may want to avoid open-access sources.

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"Evaluating Source Credibility" playlist from Turnitin
These seven videos (2-5 minutes each, totaling 20 minutes) give a good overview of why and how to make sure your sources are good.

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ENC 1101 - Bielecki: Research Process

Finding Reliable Sources for Academic Essays

How Are Scholarly and Popular Resources Different?

Follow These Steps

Choosing Keywords (2:59)

Help from HCC's Tutors

Getting Started with Research: Videos