Welcome and About This Guide
This resource guide has been designed for students in What does it mean to win?, a Fall 2024 Expository Writing course taught by Katherine Kennedy.
The resources and research strategies described on this page are specifically targeted to course themes. They represent our first best guesses at where you might find background research, primary source materials, and current scholarly conversations to use in your essay.
Remember that good research often begins with hunches and hypotheses: about where an academic conversation is happening, and about what words and search strings might surface it. Good researching is also about being observant as you consider where else (or to what else) your initial reading may lead you. And good research is all about patience:you may need to try several combinations of search terms before you strike gold.
Reach out anytime if you have questions: we'll triage by email or set up a time to meet in Lamont.
Enjoy your research adventure!
Sue Gilroy, Librarian for Undergraduate Writing Programs, Lamont Library, Room 210
