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English B34 - Introduction to Library Research

If your research skills need improvement, this is the class for you.
Concurrent enrollment in English 1a is not required.

1 unit transferable (articulates with UC and CSU)
Meets 2 hours a week (or 1 hour twice a week for the M/W and T/Th classes)
Improve the quality of your research papers
Learn the basics of research for academic courses
Learn the difference between a journal, an index and a magazine
Learn when to use the Internet ... and when to avoid it
Amaze your friends with your encyclopedic knowledge of how to find good stuff

Comments from recent students when asked,
" Would you recommend this class to a friend?":

"I already have. It is very informative and well thought out."

"I know how things work and I don't have to worry about being lost."

"Before this class I felt like I didn't know what I was doing. Now I feel comfortable using the library."

"A friend recommended this class to me and I would definitely recommend this class to a friend. It is very helpful for library research!"

"Yes, because there are so many valuable resources that I had no clue about."

Questions? Contact the Reference Desk at 395-4466.

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