English 101
D. Dumars
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book catalog:
first: identify your topic:
keywords to explore in catalog:
california and popular culture (click subject)
california and mass media (click subject)
california and social life (click subject)
california and social and history (click subject)
keywords to explore in academic onefile (database):
popular culture
california
movie industry
popular culture
social influence
automobiles
(combine Opposing Viewpoints, Gale Virtual Reference Center & Academic OneFile with PowerSearch)
state your point of view:
use Opposing Viewpoints in Context to get articles supporting or countering your point of view; you won't necessarily get articles discussing California, but look for the topic in general, i.e., movies, influence of