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Explore the influence of social networking on business and industry through researching articles using EBSCOhost, ProQuest, CQ Researcher, and more. Learn to narrow broad topics, brainstorm search terms, and make recommendations based on MLA documentation.
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Researching a Topic English 151 Report Writing, Fall 2011 Professor E. Finelli ElehnaM. Shores, MLS
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Today’s Agenda Agenda • Ways to Narrow a Broad Topic • Brainstorming Search Terms • EBSCOhost & ProQuest • CQ Researcher, Facts on File, Opposing Viewpoints • Hands-on Exercise
Paper Requirements • 1-2 pages • 5 articles • MLA Documentation • Research impact of social networking on business and industry • Make recommendations to boss
Narrow a broad topic: Social NetworkingBrainstorm Search Terms
Narrow a broad topic: Social NetworkingBrainstorm Search Terms
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