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ENGL1020: Mendoza

Guide for research paper assignments in Ms. Mendoza's ENGL1020 class.

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This guide is intended to assist with the research papers associated with ENGL1020: Composition II. Please feel free to contact the NSCC.Librarian with any questions about research!

Paper One Recommended Resources

Research Tip: Avoid searching broad concepts like liberty and democracy. Instead, first think about how you would answer the prompts for Paper 1. For example, for prompt number 2 you might research state's that have legalized marijuana despite federal laws against it.

Paper Two Recommended Resources

Resources:

You'll need to locate books or ebooks for question one. The link to search the library for books is below. Due to COVID-19 you will have to request print books through curbside service.

Paper Three Recommended Resources

Before starting your research read the "Aim of Man" thoroughly and have an understanding of Aristotles definitions of happiness. You do not want to simply search the databases for happiness or "What is happiness.?" Instead try searching for interpretations of Aristotle's "Aim of Man." You might also research the relationship between one's actions and happiness.