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ESLW 325 & 340 - Professor Travis (Spring 2025): Welcome!

Prompt

ESL 325:

Based on your life experiences and information read and discussed in this class, write an academic argumentative paper in which you answer the following question: What is more desirable for society in the United States - the integration of diversity celebrating multiculturalism, or a homogenous culture focused on assimilation of cultures? 

 

ESL 340:

Write a 7-9 (2500-3500) page research paper on the theme of protest.  Options include:

  • Take a position on the topic and argue for or against it
  • write an expository essay in which you teach your reader about an issue
  • Discuss the causes and/or effects of a particular protest in history
  • Write a comparison/contrast paper focusing on two people/specific protests/ways people protest in different cultures, etc.

Welcome

Hello Class!  My name is Marianne Harris, and I designed this guide to help you get familiar with some of the library resources that are available to you.

To start, I recommend you watch the Welcome Video where you'll learn a bit about me as one of the librarians you can connect with for additional support and help.  

Next, if you are new to the research process or if you'd like to brush up on your research skills, I recommend you complete the What is Research Tutorial and the Getting Started with Research Tutorial.  These tutorials were designed by Los Rios librarians for Los Rios students, so you'll be able to apply what you learn to all of the resources in our libraries.

If you have any specific questions the resources found in this guide, or if have any suggestions for additions or improvements, please let me know directly.  You can email me at: harrism@arc.losrios.edu 

Happy Searching!

Library Courses

Contact a Librarian

Contact a Librarian!

There are multiple ways to contact a librarian for help with your research!  You can:

  • Call us at (916) 484-8458, and a librarian will respond to your message within 24 hours during regular business hours
  • Chat with us using our 24/7 chat service.
  • Email me: harrism@arc.losrios.edu

Library Tutorials

Library Tutorials

If you are unfamiliar with the research process or want to brush up on your skills, please complete the Library's What is Research Tutorial and the Getting Started with Research Tutorial.  Each of these tutorials will take 15-30 minutes to complete.  You can also receive a certificate of complete if you score 75% or higher!

NOTE:  To login from off-campus, you will need your eServices username (w+student ID) and password.