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The document provides guidance for an English 101 library research session. It outlines that students will narrow their topic and thesis, use reference materials to find background information, develop keywords, learn effective searching, and find quality sources. The assignment requires a 6-8 page paper on a specific aspect of a national or local environmental issue, addressing who is responsible and an opposing viewpoint, using 5 authoritative sources from library databases or books only.
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