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English 101

English Composition 101 guide provides assistance to students who are currently in English 101.

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Databases to Use to Begin Your Topic Search

  • Academic Search Premier:
    • This provides access to subjects in biology, engineering, physics, psychology, religion and philosophy, science and technology, and veterinary science. 
  • EBSCOhost:
    • This provides access to all databases provided by EBSCO.
  • Gale Power Search (Gale):
    • This provides access to periodical, reference, multimedia, and primary source information.
  • Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints (Gale):
    • This provides access to subjects in current events, news, environmental issues, economics, and more.
  • Points of View Reference Center (EBSCO):
    • This provides access to political magazines, radio and television transcripts, newspapers, and more. 

These databases can be found on the Alabama Virtual Library: 

https://www.avl.lib.al.us/resources/college-university