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English Writing Skills: GGU English Classes

This guide supports academic and business writing, including a basic review of grammar fundamentals, writing guides, video tutorials on business writing, and resources for the TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE exams.

English 201 Handout

Why should I use this document?


We have created this document specifically for you to make recommendations and provide instructions to find the information you need to complete your projects.
Additionally, the information and resources in this document will provide you with knowledge to use professional real-world resources that will support your personal and career development.

Use a variety of sources: encyclopedias, newspapers, magazines, journals, trade journals, and more…


How do you use this document?

 
  • Business Library website & login
  • Keywords 
  • Search Tips – Search Techniques for databases & Google.
  • Searching with Discovery – the library search tool. 
  • Article databases & ebooks. 
  • Background Information & Statistics – encyclopedias and CQ Researcher. 
  • Search for interviews. 

How to use the Library homepage

Example search terms

Keywords – for exploring a research topic

overview / summary / background controversy / controversies “press release”
target population / target audience ethics / ethical issues issues
impact documentary strengths and weaknesses
professional associations / organizations trends / hot topics documentation / evidence / proof
history / timeline / chronology reports / articles / papers / books authors / scholars / experts
effect / outcome / consequence bias regulations / laws / legislation
news population / demographics gaps in research / lacking research
“pros and cons” interviews guidelines / best practices / framework