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English 1A: Home

This is a guide to ENGL 1A .

Basic Information

The place to start is your course syllabus! This can always be found in the Canvas shell for your class. If you are having trouble finding it, ask your instructor.

If your section uses an OER textbook, there will either be a link to click on or a PDF will be provided to you. Otherwise, the library has many of the textbooks for 2-hour in-library checkout, and you can purchase copies at the Viking Bookstore. Some textbooks are available for rent or in e-book form through the Viking Bookstore.

Here are the Student Learning Outcomes for your course:

  • Read and analyze a college-level article or essay and compose an essay in response that goes beyond a standard five-paragraph essay.
  • Incorporate research into essays using MLA documentation style.

The library has print books and electronic resources for you to use in any research assignments and to help you understand the course material. 

Library Resources

Books to help you build your skills

MLA Format and Essay Writing Resources

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New Books

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